Food and Drinks

The Pony Express rides again. Actually, the re-ride is an annual occurrence, and always comes right through the heart of Carson City. See the mochila hand-off at the corner of Second and Curry Streets today around 12:30 p.m. (but can be up to three hours early or late) and you can follow its historic route online HERE. The Nevada National Guard celebrates Flag Day and the Army’s anniversary on the Capitol Grounds at 10:00 a.m.

Carson City area law enforcement officers will serve as wait staff this Wednesday at Black Bear Diner inside Max Casino as part of this month's Tip-a-Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics Nevada.

The long weekend continues. Memorial Day is for remembering our fallen heroes, those who have or are serving in our Armed Forces. We also honor those loved ones left behind. With several services around the area, you’ll easily find a way to pay your respects. Pick up an American flag at any of the shops or restaurants at the Carson Mall. Stay safe out there, and enjoy the day.

MONDAY: Memorial Day

• -- Free Swim Day for all active and retired Military at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pool only)

It’s the perfect time to enjoy family and friends and some great music. The Carson Nugget powers it up to rock out tonight with Volt: A Tribute to AC/DC in their ballroom. Dayton Valley Golf Course offers up dinner and a show with this year’s debut of Concerts on the Green. Blues Monster and pulled pork sliders are a great way to enjoy the evening.

SUNDAY:

Veterans and families from Carson City volunteered their time at Lone Mountain Cemetery on Friday by placing more than 1,000 flags over the headstones of fallen veterans.

Fire up that grill, Carson City, we’ve got the perfect weather to kick off the summer. The early Farmers Market at Musser and Nevada offers the perfect finishing touches to any picnic or bar-be-que. It’s all aboard for train lovers: the V&T begins its runs to Virginia City this weekend and the historic Glenbrook Engine is all steamed up at the Railroad Museum. Keep reading and have a safe weekend.

SATURDAY:

• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)

While many think of Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial kick-off to summer, its true purpose is to remember those who we’ve lost in defense of our country. Here are a few ways to honor our heroes over the next few days:
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Join us for our first home game of the season! Come watch this amazing double header, Carson Junior Victory Rollers VS. California Mayhem Junior Roller Derby and Carson Victory Rollers VS. Port City Roller Girls. We will have a great halftime show, raffle prizes, yummy food and drinks, and some killer derby! Family fun for all ages. We hope to see you there and thank you for supporting your local derby teams.

What: Join Books & Brews, a book club hosted by the Carson City Library, once a month for a book discussion over food and drinks. April's book is "Rebecca" by Daphne Du Maurier, a thrilling Gothic romance novel.

When: Saturday, April 22, 5-6 PM

Where: Alatte Coffee & Wine Bar, 507 N. Carson St.

Contact Ashley at amcguire@carson.org if you would like to reserve a library copy.

Join Park Rangers at Washoe Lake State Park during the month of April for a full moon hike, an Easter egg hunt and a wildflower walk.

A fundraiser for the inaugural Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival was held Saturday night at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar in downtown Carson City. Those who participated purchased various adult beverages by the shot.

Law officers in Dayton and Lyon County will be hosting a Tip-a-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Nevada on Thursday, March 9 at the 1st and 10 Bar and Grill, 240 Dayton Valley Road in Dayton.

Join us for an Election Night watch and victory party at the Nevada Republican Trump Victory office located at: 3331 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701. We will be having local candidates and officials giving their victory speeches as well as campaign officials thanking all volunteers and voters for hard work during campaign. Food and drinks will be provided and we will be watching all returns (local and national) on screens in the office. The event will begin at 6pm but due to the possibility of the election going very late, we do not have an official end time.

Get those costumes ready, the Halloween parties start tonight. Ed’s Doghouse’s party kicks off at 6 p.m. and is celebrating proprietor and namesake’s birthday as well. Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar has DJ Mobeatz and DJ Cillo keeping you on the dance floor. Scaryoke at Whiskey Tavern combines karaoke, beer pong, and drink specials for a super crazy fun time. Body-painter extraordinaire, Lynzie Ruckuer, teams up with DJ Brunch Dizzle for an American Horror Story themed party at Remedy’s.

Inviting all voters to come out and join us for the Grand Opening of the Carson City Trump Campaign and Nevada GOP offices. We will be having food and drinks and speeches from local officials and Senator James Settlemeyer. The event will be tonight at 5:00 PM and will be at 3331 S. Carson Street right across from the Applebees.

Counting down the minutes until the weekend? Your wait is almost over, Carson City. Relax in the Glen Eagle’s Lounge with music by Terri and Craig. Dance the night away with Mo’z Motley Blues at Living the Good Life. For something a little different, check out the Delbert Anderson Trio, a Native American Jazz/Hip Hop Quartet hitting the stage at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. Get your swing on at Yaple’s Ballroom or sing your heart out at Carson Lanes or Whiskey Tavern. Read on for even more ways to leave the workweek behind you.

FRIDAY:

Compared to the last few weekends, Carson City is downright sleepy. That just makes it much easier to get around town and explore. Head to Mills Park for the First Annual Polynesian Festival in the Marv Teixeira Pavillion. Glen Eagles welcomes back the Regional Chili Cook-off this weekend; get your fill of some amazing grub and help raise funds for Honor Flight Nevada. Catch one of last few performances of Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s Aladdin, Jr. Continue reading for other great ways to spend your time.

SATURDAY:

You can probably take ‘beach day’ off of your agenda. Spring has been briefly usurped by a blustery chill. Grab a coat and hit the town anyway. The early spring farmers market downtown, the Cops and Kids event at the Sheriff’s Department, and the Annual Relay for Life at Mills Park are still a good time. This weekend is jam-packed full of fun, so take a look at the weekend event summary for your options indoors and out.

SATURDAY:

WASHOE VALLEY, Nev. – Hop over to Washoe Lake State Park this Saturday for an Easter celebration hosted by the South Valley Volunteer Fire Department. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance and the egg hunt will begin at 12:30 p.m. sharp. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Meet at the Group Use Area pavilion. Park entrance fees are waived for this event.

Easter bonnets, baskets, eggs, and bunnies are about to descend, and here is a sneak peek at where to find the fun. Most all of the egg hunts are free, but I've made sure to include an entry price if one exists.

SATURDAY, March 26:

Celebrate Easter at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (10am-4pm; Storytime at 11am; special crafts and egg hunt; $6 adults, children free)

Mystique Restaurant and Lounge held a grand opening celebration Tuesday night, an event attended by dozens of supporters.

The restaurant, located downtown at 318 N. Carson Street, occupies the space formerly used by Sassafras and B’sghetti’s restaurants. Mystique opened for business in December after the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved its liquor license.

Tuesday’s grand opening celebration included 5-6 different free appetizers, live music, and free champagne to guests.

A fundraiser will be held Sunday for the family of fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Office Deputy Carl Howell at the 5 Clover Ranch in the Carson Valley.

The all-day fundraiser will feature special guest Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt and a video appearance by actor Joe Mantegna, of "Criminal Minds" and "The Simpsons." Headlining band will be Lavish Green. One hundred percent of the profit proceeds from the benefit will be presented to the Howell family.

In the tradition of Winterail, Silver Rail 2015 is an informal gathering of railroad photographers, artists, writers, historians and preservationists. The event will be Oct. 3 at the Brewery Arts Center and will feature a full day of multimedia presentations of documentary and creative railroad photography and fellowship.

The all-day fundraiser will feature special guest Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt. 100 percent of the profit proceeds from the benefit will be presented to the Howell family.

The Friends of Brooks Foundation was founded by Allison and Owen Brolsma to honor their late son, Brooks Brolsma, and also in appreciation of friends, family, and local businesses who turned out in support during their time of need. Through a golf tournament in October of 2012, they were able to raise over $35,000 to support the family's travel needs, medical costs, and the costs of maintaining a household while having to live out of the area for over three months. Out of this generosity, a realization of the need for this type of financial support for our local families was born

Silver Rail 2015 is an informal Oct. 3 gathering of railroad photographers, artists, writers, historians and preservationists. The event features a full day of multimedia presentations of documentary and creative railroad photography and fellowship.

After working as a chef for more than 30 years, Anthony Fish still hasn’t decided on a favorite food. Lucky for him, as the owner of the popular Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, he doesn’t have to.

“I get bored easily, so I like to do new stuff,” he said. “I do whatever I want.” When pressed, he narrows it down to American Southern, Pacific Rim, Asian, Latin.

From the left, Hannah Kaiser, 13, swings Ava Covington,12, during the Back in Time Dance Party at the Carson City Library in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Aug. 22. More than 63 teens signed up for the event, which featured a live DJ, a live bar with food and drinks, and several dance and vocal-based video games.

HopeFest's "21 Days of Hope" begins Saturday, August 1 and runs through Friday, August 21, During this time, Carson Tahoe Health encourages individuals and businesses to parade support for area cancer patients through social a media campaign.

Just when we thought the pest season might be slowing down a bit, along come the yellowjackets. They aren’t the normal-sized wasps we usually see; they are Jurassic Park candidates this year. These aggressive nest defenders aren’t frightened one bit by humans.