I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Jan. 9-10

We all have a favorite time of year and mine is Girl Scout Cookie Season. Pre-sales begin today, so track down your favorite scout and order some Thin Mints. Speaking of yummy treats, join the Experimental Aircraft Association for donuts this morning and learn more about our local chapter. Have a great weekend, Carson City. Check out the list below for all of your local options.

SATURDAY:

• Girl Scout Cookie pre-sales begin
• Seniors Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe off College Pkwy (7am-5pm, except during class times; 55 and older; indoor adult warm saltwater pools)
• Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Wild Winter Round Up 5K and 10K+: 7th Annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series presented by Ascent Runs- begins at Centennial Park: Drive to the far north end of parking area above baseball fields, look for blue truck and pop-ups (race begins 9am; registration $25, students $15 - cash or card only; All runners, whether pre-registered or not, must check in race morning; Walkers are welcome)

Break a leg, Youth Theater Carson City. You’ve got this weekend and next to catch these talented kids at the Community Center performing ‘The Wiz.’ If you’ve got an aspiring actor in the family, make an appointment to audition for the Wild Horse Children’s Theater production of The Aristocats, Kids.

• End of the Year Sale: half off storewide at Browsers Corner Bookstore: 911 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm)
• Auditions for Wild Horse Children’s Theater production of Disney's "The Aristocats, Kids" at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (10am-1pm; auditions by appointment only, call the Wild Horse office at 775-887-0438 or email pat@wildhorsetheater.com )
• Valentines for Soldiers Overseas at Pony Espresso: 655 Hwy 50 East # 5, Dayton (10am-2pm; bring a pen, valentines will be provided)
• Family Fun Saturday: Beastly Encounters and Coyote Stories at the Nevada State Museum (Discovery Lab and Craft Center 10am-3pm, all ages; Museum admission $8, under 18 free)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (10:30am)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at PetSmart (11am-3pm; All dogs are spayed/neutered and vaccinated, and are available for a $100 donation)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• New Year’s Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (1pm-4pm)
• Teapots and Such: Carson City Historical Society's Teapot Exhibit at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; free admission, donations appreciated)
• Artist Reception at GadZooks: 1411 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (3pm-6pm; free, refreshments served)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through Jan. 30)

Looking for some dinner music? Enjoy entertainment at Glen Eagles, Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, David Walley’s Resort, and Bella Fiore Wines.

• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-8:30pm; no cover)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting -NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• Live Music with Russell Ketenjian at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with the Robeys at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• The Wiz Presented by the Youth Theatre Carson City at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12, $10 seniors/students)
• Celtic Music Series: Blarney Man at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $15 general admission)
• Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)

Karaoke everywhere tonight. The Eleventh Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes, Beercade in North Carson, Westside Pour House downtown, or the Twisted Spoke at Deer Run and Hwy 50 East are all hoping to hear you show your stuff.

• Karaoke hosted by J and J in the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Live Music with Peck Ann Crow at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Music Saturdays: Parslow Vibe at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11am)
• Live Music with the Jason King Band at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Get your boogie on with some live music. The Celtic Series returns to the Brewery Arts Center with special guests, Blarney Man. Carson Cigar Company welcomes back funksters Parslow Vibe. Dance the night away with live DJs at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar and Living the Good Life.
• Live Music with Deception at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Dancing with DJ Troy Styles at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

Sunday’s are excellent for relaxing. Join Dharma Zephyr for a day of meditation and reflection after the hustle of the holidays and start this new year grounded. The Gold Hill Hotel on the way to Virginia City has begun a monthly history event featuring dinner and a presentation. Dress in your best Comstock-era finery for a chance to win the costume contest.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community’s Mindfulness Meditation ReTreat at Ascent Physical Therapy: 3246 N Carson St # 120 (9:30am-3:30pm; free, donations appreciated; The day will be in silence except for instructions in sitting and walking meditation, dharma talk, and a question and answer period with the teachers; wear comfortable, layered clothing and bring a sack lunch; go to www.DharmaZephyr.org for more info)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (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)
• Teapots and Such: Carson City Historical Society's Teapot Exhibit at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; free admission, donations appreciated)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• The Wiz Presented by the Youth Theatre Carson City at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12, $10 seniors/students)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1:30pm-4pm; $30 per painter)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Artist Reception for Roman de Salvo and Open Studio session with the MFA-IA students at St Mary’s Art Center: 55 North N St, Virginia City (3pm-6pm; chili dinner 7pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (3pm-6pm; free)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through Jan. 30)
• Celebrate Gold Hill History: Gold Hill and the Gold Hill Hotel presentation by John Tyson at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Cocktail reception 4:30pm-5:30pm, Era inspired dinner 5:30pm, lecture 6:30pm; $10.99; reservations 775-847-0111; period dress/costumes encouraged)

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.