I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Jan. 7 - 8

How adventurous are you? Ascent Runs continues their Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series with a five or ten kilometer run starting at Centennial Park. If you’d like a less strenuous outdoor activity, then the Downtown Business Association’s monthly Wine Walk is a perfect choice. The wine walk is a rain, snow, or shine event, so bring an umbrella. For more happenings around the Carson City area and her sister valleys, keep reading and have a safe weekend.

SATURDAY:

• Free Youth Basketball Handling Clinic at the MAC: 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; open to all youth aged 6-18; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• Wild Winter Round-up 5/10K: 8th Annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series presented by Ascent Runs- begins at Centennial Park, park at the north end of the softball fields/tennis courts (race begins 9am; please arrive before 8:30am for same day registration $25, students $15 cash or card only; All runners, whether pre-registered or not, must check in race morning; Walkers are welcome; Predominantly single track trail with some technical rocky sections.; Every run in the series will have two distances to choose from, a 5K and a 10K+)
• Elks Annual Hoop Shoot Contest at the MAC: 1860 Russell Way (9am-9:20am registration, 9:30am competition begins; Free, MUST wear tennis shoes; open to ALL boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13 years old; six different age Divisions; winners advance to District contest)

It’s a plethora of basketball fun at our new Multipurpose Athletic Center, affectionately known as ‘the MAC.’ Start off with an early morning basketball handling clinic for kids, but then stick around for the Elks Annual Hoop Shot Contest.

• Metropolitan Opera Live: Nabucco at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (9:55am; $22)
• >‘Stuff a Police Car with Food Donations’ Event at the Dayton Smith’s (10am-4pm; benefit for the Dayton Food Pantry)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (WEATHER PERMITTING; Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (11am-3pm; free admission)
• Family Story time and Craft at the Carson City Library (10:15am-11:45am; MUST REGISTER online HERE; Each family will receive a free library bag and free book. Each child that is registered will get to participate in an art or science activity)
• Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (10:30am-12:30pm)

Raindrops will be falling on our heads. Called an ‘atmospheric river,’ we are looking at a week or more of wet stuff, so take a moment to prepare for the worse. Flooding is expected. Go HERE for sandbag locations, and HERE for a list of preparations you can make.

• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Fundraiser for Carson Girls Softball at Yogurt Beach Carson City (1pm-5pm)
• Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Remedy's Bar, Touched By Angels, Comma Coffee, or the Brewery Arts Center Artisan Store (1pm-5pm; $15 to participate; raffle at 5pm in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar)
• Live Music during Wine Walk: Hallie Kirk at Comma Coffee (1pm-4pm), Zephyrus Brass Quintet in the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom (2pm-4pm)
• First Saturday Family Movie: The Jungle Book at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm-4pm; rated PG; Movie and popcorn courtesy of the Friends of the Douglas Co. Public Library)
• TOCCATA’s 12th annual WinterFest “Brrroque Masters” Concert at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church: 3680 Highway 395 (3:30pm; Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students age 19-23. Preferred seating is $35 and $15 for Youth/students. Youth under 19 years of age are admitted free, in non-reserved seating)

Looking for some musical culture? The Galaxy Theater features the Metropolitan Opera, Nabucco, live on the big screen. Enjoy the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus’ annual ‘Brrroque Masters’ Concert at the Shepherd of the Sierra Church, just south of Best Buy.

• Live Music with Ev Musselman at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Star Party and Telescope Viewing at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10pm; free; weather permitting)
• Rock N Bowl at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (6pm-10pm)
• Live Music with GHI Jazz at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-8:30pm; sit-ins welcome)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Live Music with Dale Poune at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)

The first weekend of the new year is fairly quiet after last week’s ball drop celebrations, but you can still find some fun. Try out karaoke at the Westside Pour House or Spoke Bar. Hit the dance floor at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar or Living the Good Life. Mo’z Motley Blues at the Nugget will keep you groovin’ until late.

• Live Music at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Arizona Jones at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Justin Lee in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Dance Party with DJ R Styles at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

Namaste, Carson City. Allison has returned to Comma Coffee for her weekly community yoga class. All skill levels are welcome, so go see what a little stretching and breathing can do for you. The Nevada Artist Association missed out on the wine walk yesterday as the were changing out their gallery; head over and get a look at their New Year’s Show and ‘Road to the Future’ Exhibit inspired by our recent downtown makeover. Stay safe as the rains keep falling. Go HERE for information on sandbags locations and HERE for recommended flood preparations.

SUNDAY:

• Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 9am; 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)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• 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)
• New Year’s Art Show and ’Road to the Future’ Exhibit in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (WEATHER PERMITTING; Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at Carson City Senior Center (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+)
• 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 )
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs the Houston Texans; 1:25pm; food/drink specials; supervised kids under 21 welcome)
• 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)

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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