I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 10 - 11

You can probably scratch ‘hitting the slopes’ off this weekend’s list of options, but you can hit the ‘hill’ instead: Prison Hill, to be exact. You’ll find the start and finish line for Ascent Runs’ ‘Love Can Be Cold’ 5 or 10K at the Prison Hill Southern Trailhead. If you’d rather crawl than run, Virginia City’s ‘Devil Made Me Do It’ Saloon Crawl might be for you. Find something special for your special someone at Artsy Fartsy’s annual Champagne and Jewelry Show or at the Valentine’s Craft Fair inside the Carson Mall. Read on for all the weekend happenings in Carson City and her surrounding valleys.

SATURDAY:

• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• — Love Can Be Cold 5 or 10K: Annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series presented by Ascent Runs - Prison Hill Southern Trailhead: begin/end at the motorized vehicle parking area south of the Snyder trail head: At the end of Snyder where it ‘T’s with Gentry, turn right and head down the road about a mile. Just after the big rock outcropping you’ll see the Prison Hill Recreation Area sign on your left. Turn left onto the dirt road and head up to the big open area and park - look for blue truck and pop-ups (race begins 9am; registration $25, students $15 - cash or card only; Every participant, whether pre-registered or not, must check-in prior to the start of the run to confirm presence, bib# and distance running; Walkers are welcome; There are no aid stations out on the course, so be prepared to carry your own water or sports drink)
• — The Metropolitan Opera: L'Elisir D'Amore at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (9am; $20)
• — New Year’s Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; featuring 78 member entries in all media)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring Catherine King, Digital Artist in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — ‘Be Mine’ Valentine Gift Show and Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-8pm)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)

For some kid-friendly fun, check out the newest exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Skate Night at the Douglas County Community Center is a great way to spend some quality time with the whole family.

• — New Exhibit Grand Opening: The Dentist’s Office at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (10am-12pm; free goody bags and talk with dental professionals who will be on hand to answer questions and give you a ride in the dental chair; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — Bake Sale Fundraiser in front of the Smith’s Grocery, Dayton (10am-2pm; benefit for new safety equipment and gear for Excel Athletics Youth Tackle Football and Cheer)
• — ‘Stuff a Cop Car’ Food Drive at the Smith’s Grocery, Dayton (10am-4pm; please donate non-perishable canned or dry food to benefit the Silver Springs Food Pantry)
• — Volunteer Work Day at Washoe Lake State Park (10am; volunteers needed to wrap trees to protect them from beavers; If you are interested in participating, meet at the south end of the lake at the wetlands viewing platform; Please bring work gloves, water, and waders if you have them; Call 775-687-4319 for more information)
• — Family Story time and Craft at the Carson City Library (10:15am-11:45am; supplies limited 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; those 9 and younger must be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Sixth annual Champagne and Jewelry Show at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery (10:30am-5pm; All jewelry is one-of-a-kind and signed by the artists; enjoy champagne and locally made, hand-rolled, dark chocolate truffles)
• — 'Devil Made Me Do It’ Saloon Crawl in Virginia City - begin at the Bucket of Blood Saloon (11am-5pm; $25, $10 for designated drivers; Pick the color of your cup based on your relationship status – Single, Taken or Open for Suggestions; Sign up to be “Cupid,” your group’s designated driver, and be rewarded with a special cup, goodies and a chance to win a $50 gas card)
• — Seniors (55+), Military, and Veterans Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (11:30am-5pm; indoor adult warm saltwater pools, no reservation required; no open swim during classes)

Feast of Chocolate: need I say more? The annual event sponsored by the American Association of University Women is as delicious as it is charitable.

• — 19th Annual Feast of Chocolate at the Plaza Conference Center: 211 E Ninth St., behind the Plaza Hotel (1pm-3pm; Tickets are $15 in advance by calling 775-267-3427. Tickets at the door are $20 if available; raffle; Hosted by the American Assoc. of University Women, Proceeds benefit local scholarships and AAUW fellowships)
• — Monthly Dart Tournament at the Whiskey Tavern (sign-ups 1pm, 2pm play begins; $10 entry fee; free food, drink specials)
• — Grand Opening of the Bently Ranch Butcher Shop: 1350 Buckeye Road, Minden (1pm-4pm; Stop by for free samples of Bently Ranch Beef and a chance to win a raffle prize)
• — 150th Anniversary Celebration and Open House at the Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge: 1227 Kimmerling Road, Gardnerville Ranchos, off Hwy 88 (1pm-4pm; We are inviting Elk members, families, local government and business people to join us)
• — Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)
• — Live Music with Athena McIntyre at the Virginia City Brewery and Taphouse, Virginia City (4pm-7pm)
• — Pop-up Art Show featuring wild horse photography by Chris England in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (4pm-7pm)

The Brewery Arts Center is chock-full of events today. You’ll find a pop-up photography show in the Grand Ballroom, the Valerie Rose Band filling the Black Box Theater with Celtic melodies, and the new Espresso Yourself Café hosting their official Grand Opening.

• — Grand Opening of the Espresso Yourself Café at the Brewery Arts Center (5pm-6:30pm; raffle and silent auction)
• — Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing and Lecture: “Flash Gordon" by Mike Thomas at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (6pm-10:30pm; lecture at 6:30pm, limited seating; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Family Skate Night at the Douglas County Community Center: 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville (6pm-8pm; $5 adults, $3 youth/seniors, $2 roller skate rentals – limited sizes available)
• — Celtic Music Series: The Valerie Rose Band in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $20 at the door; Featuring hard-driving, traditional Irish music and songs from renowned fiddler Valerie Rose, flute player Jason Pollac, and award-winning guitarist and songwriter Kyle Alden)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (7pm)
• — Live Music with Hindsight at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (7pm-10:30pm; 21+; live DJs at 11pm)
• — Fifth annual Valentine’s Dance with music by Rosebud’s Dance Band at the CVIC Hall: 1411 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 7pm, dancing 7:30pm-10pm; $10, ages 14-20 $5, 13 and younger free; Dessert Bar and No-Host bar)

What kind of nightlife are you in the mood for? Live music, EDM DJs, dancing, karaoke, and even a lecture on ‘Flash Gordon’ are offered throughout town tonight. Take a look, grab some friends, and have fun.

• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Live Music with Southbound Train at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7:30pm)
• — Immersion: Verses Set Night and Eezill's Bday Bash hosted by resident DJ Chi-Gu Kom at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm; no cover; 18+; the monthly night of DJ madness featuring a special birthday set by Eezill, DJ Scottie VS Nit3vision, The Beast VS DV3nt, Iron E VS CGK)
• — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Decoy in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Musicole at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12:30am; no cover)
• — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)
• — DJ Sets with the Roska Collective in the Sage Lounge at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (11pm-2am)

Sundays are fun days around here. Take a leisurely bike ride with Muscle Powered and enjoy our dry weather. BINGO at the Carson City Senior Center tests your luck and helps our local Meals on Wheels Program. The Carson Victory Rollers hit the rink at the Carson City Community Center for their ‘Shove at First Sight’ Charity Scrimmage; there will be plenty of thrills and spills as they raise money for Project Heartbeat. Begin a beautiful relationship at the Galaxy Theater during this week’s Flashback Cinema selection, the iconic ‘Casablanca.’

SUNDAY:

• — Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Kids play free with each paid adult green fee, one for one)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am-11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• — Auditions for Carson's Got Talent: regional talent competition benefiting Meals on Wheels at Forever Dance: 1851 S. Roop St (Doors open at 9am, Auditions begin at 10am - First come, first served; Applications are available at www.carsonsgottalent.com or at the audition; $5 cash non-refundable audition fee; ALL ages and talents welcome – must be four minutes or shorter, must be family friendly, no fire allowed; props and musical instruments will not be supplied)
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW TIME: meet at 10am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles – this is a ‘no drop’ ride so no one is left behind; 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)
• — New Year’s Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; featuring 78 member entries in all media)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring Catherine King, Digital Artist in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — ‘Be Mine’ Valentine Gift Show and Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)
• — SweetHeart Doubles Tournament at Carson Lanes (same day registration 9:30am, 10am tournament start; $40 per couple for three games; 9-Pin Format, Doubles; Cash/Raffle Prizes, Carnations for all the ladies)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)

The annual ‘Senior Follies’ Show sponsored by the Carson City Senior Center has morphed into something a little different this year. ‘Carson’s Got Talent’ is the new theme, and anyone and everyone is invited to audition. Just remember to bring any props, instruments, or music that you may require.

• — BINGO: fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly (doors open 11am, early bird games begin at 12:30pm, $3 each; Regular games 1pm-3pm, $10 buy in, extra packs $5; Special games $1 each; Bring a can of food or a non-perishable item and we will give you a free game sheet for our Can Food game; lunch available and door prizes; special Valentine’s treat: extra drawings and free cake and coffee; must be 21+)
• — Miss Carson City, Miss Douglas County and Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (1pm-3pm)
• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• — ‘It Was Shove at First Sight’ Charity Scrimmage with the Carson Victory Rollers in the Community Center Gymnasium (Doors open 4pm, Adults 4:30pm, followed by the Juniors; admission is $5, additional donations are always welcome; benefit for Nevada Project Heartbeat; All level skaters, adults and juniors, that have passed minimum skills are welcome to play)
• — Flashback Cinema: Casablanca (1943) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Live Music with Patrick Major in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: Casablanca (1943) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 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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