I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: March 5-6

Got kids? The Boys and Girls Club is where you want to be today for the Second Annual Early Childhood Expo. Curious George and Clifford the big red dog can’t wait to say hello. Take a trip out to the Dayton State Park to search for animal tracks and more with a park ranger. If you’re kid free today, then the Downtown Business Association Wine Walk is for you. The young and the young-at-heart will find something fun to do this weekend: just check out the whole list for your options and hit the town.

SATURDAY:

• Free Basketball Handling Clinic for Kids at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC): 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Emily Cervi and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Second Annual Early Childhood Expo at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell Way (9am-1pm; resources for parents, giveaways, food, activities for children aged 0-6, raffle drawings and entertainment; Special guests, Clifford and Curious George)
• 17th Annual Snowshoe Thompson Celebration: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Tour in Hope Valley, off Hwy 89 – Look for flags and snowshoe sign (Registration opens 8:30am, $15, under 12 free; 9am-1pm; lunch at Sorenson’s with presentations and music)

Snowshoe Thompson is a legend in these parts; he carried mail over the snowy Sierra Mountains faithfully. Help celebrate his amazing life by snowshoeing in beautiful Hope Valley and enjoy speakers and music during lunch.

• Winter Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Balloon Pop Sale at Sportsman’s Warehouse (10am-7pm; first 300 customers through the doors receive a ticket to redeem at checkout for between 5% and 100% Off)
• Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (10:30am)
• Sixth Birthday Celebration at Just Brew It: 1214 N Carson St (11am-5pm; specials on growlers, pints, and six-packs)
• Honor Flight Nevada Fundraiser at Charley's Grilled Subs in the Carson Mall (11am-3pm; All menu items are available until gone and all proceeds will go to Honor Flight Nevada)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Blood Drive at H&R Block: 1426 E. Williams St (11am-2pm; To make an appointment or for questions call 1-800-696-4484)
• First Anniversary Party at the Virginia City Brewery and Taphouse, Virginia City (11am-?)
• 14th Anniversary Party at the Carson Plains Casino, Dayton (12pm-midnight; cake, champagne, and a chance to win up to $1000 every 20 minutes)
• Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at Bella Fiore Wines, the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Remedy's Bar, or Touched By Angels (1pm-5pm; $15)

Lots of birthdays to celebrate! Just Brew It turns six and will have pints, six packs, and growlers on sale, in addition to being a stop on the DBA Wine Walk. The Virginia City Brewery and Taphouse is ringing in its first year with a party. Dayton residents have enjoyed the food, slots, and fun of the Carson Plains Casino for 14 years.

• Live Music with Hallie Kirk and Book Signings with children’s author Mary Randall and local poet and writer Glade Myler at Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm)
• Nevada Humane Society Pet Adoption Event in honor of the Zootopia Premiere at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (1pm-5pm)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Guided Nature Walk: Tracks and Scat at Dayton State Park- meet at Park’s Group Use Pavilion (1pm; a short (less than one mile) guided walk near the Carson River to look for tracks and scat, family friendly; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2pm-5:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR 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 June 30)
• A Taste for Wine and Murder at the Elks Lodge: 515 N Nevada St. (Cocktails 5pm, Dinner and Play at 6pm; $15; Tickets available at the bar in the Elks Lodge)
• 13th Annual St Teresa's School Crab Feed Event at the Carson City Community Center (5pm-11pm; $60; Surf and Turf, Silent and Live Auction, Raffle, Live Music with Flashback and Dancing)

Hungry? St. Theresa’s Annual Crab Feed at the Community Center is a good place to feed your belly. Raise money for the Nevada Honor Flights with a yummy sandwich at Charlie’s Subs in the Carson Mall.

• Sierra Lutheran High School Annual Dinner Auction at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (5pm-9pm; $50, $90 per couple; proceeds benefit the SLHS Tuition Assistance fund for families of Northern Nevada)
• Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Ben Crocker at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• 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 Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Live Music: Lil Mijho with special guest Roo in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm doors; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
• Listen to the amazing voices of the Carson City Chamber Singers at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. If you can’t make it today, an encore of their Spring Concert is on Tuesday.
• Murder in the Museum: interactive audience participation murder mystery at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 US Highway 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 7pm start; $20 General Public, Complimentary hors d'oeuvres are included; Information at www.HistoricNV.org or 775-782-2555)
• Douglas High School Drama Club hosts a Drama Showcase in the Drama Room of Douglas High School, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door)
• Carson Chamber Singers’ Spring Concert at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: 314 N. Division St. (7:30pm; $10 for general admission and free for age 16 and under)
• Live Music with Pearl Sky at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Music Saturdays: Live Music with Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11pm)

Live music is where it’s at. The Trippin King Snakes rock the Carson Cigar Company tonight. A to Zen welcomes Lil Mijho to their ‘Zen Den.’ Bella Fiore Wines features Ben Crocker. Sassafras and Glen Eagles will serve you some great food while you enjoy their performers.

• Live Music at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Three Blind Mice at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• 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 Slik Kix at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• Live Music with Whiskey Lung at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (9pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

Let someone else take care of Sunday breakfast. The Elks Club’s monthly pancake breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m., but they’ll start serving bloody marys at 7 a.m. if you need some hair of the dog. Go for a strike at Carson Lanes with their Breakfast and Bowl special. The Capital City Community Band welcomes area elementary school choirs onstage during today’s free concert, A Salute to Young Musicians, at the Community Center.

SUNDAY:

• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Emily Cervi and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, 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)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1:30pm-4pm; $30 per painter)
• Murder in the Museum: interactive audience participation murder mystery at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 US Highway 395, Gardnerville (doors 1pm, 2pm start; $20 General Public, Complimentary hors d'oeuvres are included; Information at www.HistoricNV.org or 775-782-2555)
• 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)
• Capital City Community Band Presents ‘A Salute to Young Musicians’ featuring area Elementary School Choirs in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (3pm-5pm; free, but donations are greatly appreciated)
• A Taste for Wine and Murder at the Elks Lodge: 515 N Nevada St. (Cocktails 3pm, Dinner and Play at 4pm; $15; Tickets available at the bar in the Elks Lodge)
• Live Music with Jonathon “JB” Barton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Nerdvana After Hours at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (9pm; must be 18+)

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.

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