I Love Carson City’s St. Patrick’s Weekend Event Summary: March 17 - 18

Okay. This is one of the hardest weekend lists I’ve ever had to do. This dump of snow has cancelled some events, but others are in full force. Best I can tell, St. Patrick’s Day parties are not deterred by a little snowfall. There will be no parade in Virginia City, but the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fest is on. Head to downtown Carson for more green beer, Irish music, and corned beef and cabbage than you’ll know what to do with.

SATURDAY: St. Patrick’s Day

• — EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5 per person; Everyone Welcome; Proceeds benefit the Experimental Aircraft Association’s activities and the Young Eagle flights)
• — Silverada Little League Opening Day, Dayton (Weather Permitting; 8am team parade from the Library to Silverada Field for Opening Ceremonies; 9am-11am pancake breakfast fundraiser at Snack Shack, $5; Little League games all day)
• — POSTPONED: Eighth annual Carson High Safe and Sober 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser at the Carson High School Track (Carson High Safe Grad program provides our graduating seniors with a safe and sober, all night celebration on the eve of their graduation, followed by a trip to the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
• — CANCELLED: Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob: Fulstone Wetlands and the Multi-Use Path - Meet in the parking lot for the MAC: 1860 Russell Way (9am-10am; Gloves and trash bags will be provided; please dress for the weather, If you have rubber boots and want to focus on the wetlands please bring them)
• — Antique Store Liquidation Sale at 3735 N. Carson (9am-4pm)
• — All Seasons Craft Fair at St. Paul’s Family Lutheran: corner Saliman/Hwy 50 (9am-4pm; hosted by Carson City Natives and Newcomers)
• — V&T Flea Market at 828 Me Hu Street, Gardnerville (9am-3pm; free admission; Indian Tacos/ food truck; Antiques, Art and Crafts, Jewelry, Tools, Collectibles and More; presented by V&T Antiques and CC Estate Sales)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — In Jesus Name Free Medical Clinic at Crossroads Church: 1788 Pinenut, at East Valley Road, Gardnerville (Must check-in 9am-12pm; first come first seen – all those registered on time will be seen; Flu Shots, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedists and specialty doctors available; NO narcotics, NO disability or legal evaluations)
• — 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)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)

Heading up to Virginia City will be an adventure. If you want to stay in the valley, downtown is hopping: the Blue Bull, Fox Brewpub, and Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar are celebrating. Visit them all during the monthly Downtown Beer Crawl.

• — 27th annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry in Virginia City (Parade down ‘C’ Street Cancelled; Tasting 10am-4pm, $7 for three samples or 10 samples for $15; Ball Buster Saloon Crawl starts at 11am, $25)
• — POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY: Special Olympics’ annual Polar Plunge at Zephyr Cove, South Lake Tahoe (10am Registration Opens, Pre-Plunge Games begin; 11:30am Costume Contest; 12pm Plunge; Post-splash Bash at the Mont Bleu for those who raise $125+; St. Patrick's Day theme)
• — ‘Pint for a Pint’ Community Blood Drive at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (10am-4pm; Donate a pint and you’ll get a pint of beer at The Union Brewery in Carson City; walk-ins welcome, appointments recommended and can be made at www.bloodhero.com - Sponsor code: N1HRH)
• — POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 24: Annual St Patrick’s Day Tournament ‘Shankin the Shamrock’ at the Carson Valley Golf Course, Gardnerville (10am shotgun start; $45 includes golf, cart, and Irish-style lunch)
• — Carson Valley Quilt Guild will present a “Bed Turning” of antique quilts at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, Gardnerville (10am-2pm; free admission; There will be a bed turning of a beautiful selection of Antique Quilts at 11am and 1pm; Quilting Demonstrations throughout the day)
• — Hop Into Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; Spring-inspired event)
• — Pokemon Club at the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:30am; Registration required HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/3909304 ; Learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Each month will focus on a new skill; intended for middle school students; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — POSTPONED: Women History Month Authors Event: Meet and Greet and Book Signing in the Dema Guinn Concourse of the Nevada State Museum (11am-2:30pm; free admission to book signing; featuring notable female Nevadan authors: Patty Cafferata, Patty Bernard, Mona Reno, Karen Dustman, Judy Wickwire, Laura Hickey, Mary Lee Fulkerson, Lynell Garfield, Bonnie Boyce Nishikawa, Nancy Raven, and Cindy Southerland; “green” refreshments and appetizers will be served in honor of St. Patrick’s Day)
• — Open House at Carson City Yoga: 305 N. Carson Street, Suite 202 (11am-3pm; students will have an opportunity to meet different teachers and try different styles as a different teacher from the studio’s array of instructors leads a short class every half hour; prize drawings, refreshments)

It's not just a day for Irish celebrations. Check out the Open House at Carson City Yoga downtown. Mini sessions of their classes will give you the chance to check out the offerings.

• — Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl in Virginia City (11am-5pm; $25, Your cup grants you one free beer and a variety of samples at Virginia City’s participating historic saloons; All crawl participants receive discounts on full specialty drink orders)
• — 50th Anniversary Reno Expo: Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo; Spring Home and Garden Show; Pet Show; Reno Boat and Recreation, Travel and Vacation Show at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center (11am-7pm; $5 admission for all shows)

Are you willing to ‘Brave the Shave’? The St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s Fundraiser has moved to McFadden Plaza. Join our Carson City Firefighters and Fox Brewpub for one of the best parties around. Sean the Piper, Highlander Dancers, and more Irish ale than you can drink.

• — St. Patrick's Day Celebration and ‘Brave a Shave’ St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser at the Fox Brewpub (all day celebration; 3pm St. Baldrick’s Event; Sean the Piper performs 11:30am-2pm; the Sierra Highlander Pipe Band performs 5pm-7pm; a performance by the Reno Irish Dance Co at 5:30pm Drink Specials, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Stew with Soda bread, and more)
• — St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Blue Bull (all day; corned beef cabbage at 3pm, the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band at 8pm; Green Beer and drink specials)
• — St. Patrick’s Day Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (all day; scavenger hunt for swag, giveaways, and drink specials)
• — St. Patrick’s Day at Westside Pour House (opens 11am; food and drink specials; karaoke at 9pm)
• — Noon Music with CW in the A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm)
• — Carson City Beer Crawl – Registration in Laxalt Plaza, by the Carson Nugget (1pm-5pm; $15, includes passport, mug and first beer, $1 additional pours at participating locations; Every stamped Beer Crawl Passport receives an entry into the drawing for a chance to win a Home-brew Starter Kit and Growler on April 21; Sponsored by Shoe Tree Brewery and Hosted by the Brew Crew)
• — Youth Theater Carson City presents Willy Wonka, Jr. at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12 general admission, $10 seniors/students)
• — Service for Carson City teacher and coach, Shane Quilling in the Carson High School big gym (2pm)
• — Saturday Family Movie: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)

For each petal on the shamrock,
This brings a wish your way--
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day

• — St. Patrick’s Day Party at Red’s Old 395 (corned beef and cabbage, green beer, Irish music and "true" Irish coffee all day)
• — St Baldrick's Foundation ‘Brave the Shave’ Head-shaving Event hosted by the Carson City Firefighters Association and the Fox Brewpub in Bob McFadden Plaza: corner of Carson/Third (3pm; whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, come be you'll be a part of the excitement; The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-powered charity that funds childhood cancer research grants; Participants can sign up at stbaldricks.com or in person at the event)
• — St. Patrick’s Day Party with Corned Beef and Cabbage at Crossroads Lounge: 300 E Winnie (3pm-close)
• — Meet the Artist: Mary Kincaid at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-8pm, light refreshments served)
• — An Evening of Cowboy Art, Poetry, and Music at GadZooks!: 1492 Hwy 395 #104, Gardnerville (4pm-7pm; Photography of Dwayne Leonard, Poetry of Sallie Knowles Joseph, and Music of Jon and Betsy Elliott; light refreshments served)
• — CANCELLED: Natural Solutions for Emotional Wellness with special guest, Shannon Bellfaust at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (4pm-5pm; Learn how you can integrate natural, safe, effective, and affordable solutions into your day to day life to uplift and balance your emotions)
• — Live Music with Billy O’ Wharton at the Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-8pm)
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — St. Patrick’s Day at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (5pm; live music, corned beef and cabbage, food/drink specials)
• — St. Patrick's Day Dinner at the Elks Club: 515 N. Nevada (social hour 5pm, dinner begins 6pm; $15 includes Corned Beef and Cabbage, Potatoes and Carrots, Soda Bread/French Bread; the public is welcome; sponsored by the Emblem Club)

May the leprechauns be near you, To spread luck along your way.
And may all the Irish angels, Smile upon you St. Patrick's Day.

• — Kiwanis of Dayton Township’s 28th annual Casino Night at the Dayton Community Center: 170 Pike Street, Dayton (dinner served 5pm-7:30pm; 6pm-10pm Casino Gaming: craps, 21, roulette, and bingo; $15 at the door includes 50 tokens and one free drink; dinner $5, beer/wine available; silent auction and raffle)
• — St. Patrick’s Day Party featuring Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (Corned Beef and Cabbage specials, Green Beer and Drink specials all day; music 8:30pm-12:30am)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (Weather permitting 6pm-11pm; free to participate)
• — Saint Patrick's Day BINGO at the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (doors 5:30pm, games begin at 6pm; $10 for two cards, additional cards available; prizes include gift baskets and gift certificates; refreshments available for sale including homemade baked goods, coffee, and water; Fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — Youth Theater Carson City presents Willy Wonka, Jr. at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12 general admission, $10 seniors/students)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (7pm)
• — Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — 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)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (7:30pm-10:30pm; 21+; live DJs at 11pm)
• — Live Music with the Natural Blend Blues Project at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-9pm)
• — Comedian Heath Harmison headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)

May your troubles be less, And your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door.

• — St. Patrick’s Day Immersion hosted by resident DJ Chi-Gu Kom at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm; no cover; 18+; the monthly night of DJ madness featuring DJ Scottie versus Nit3vision, The Beast versus DV3nt, and Iron E; green beer specials)
• — Live Music with Arizona Jones at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with the California Cowboys in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — St. Patty’s Rock and Roll Celebration with Live Music by Whiskey Train at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (8pm)
• — St. Patrick’s Day Party with Karaoke and Ambassador Sound at Buckaroo’s: 1435 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (8pm; 21+, no cover)
• — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Lady and the Tramps at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12:30am; no cover)
• — St. Patrick’s Day Party at Remedy’s Bar (9pm; scavenger hunt with prizes, corned beef and cabbage, drink specials, green beer, music and more)
• — Live Music with Big Heart 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+)
• — St. Patrick’s Day with the Roska Collective in the Sage Lounge at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (music 10pm-2am; green beer and drink specials)

A whole bunch of snow came our way, but we don’t let that get us down. The Special Olympics Polar Plunge is going to be chillier than planned, but its something for the Bucket List and an incredible cause. If you’re looking for some hair of the dog, practically everyone in town makes a good Bloody Mary.

SUNDAY:
— Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for 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)
— Antique Store Liquidation Sale at 3735 N. Carson (9am-4pm)
— V&T Flea Market at 828 Me Hu Street, Gardnerville (9am-3pm; free admission; Indian Tacos/ food truck; Antiques, Art and Crafts, Jewelry, Tools, Collectibles and More; presented by V&T Antiques and CC Estate Sales)
— Will Run For Treats (But Irish We Were WODing) 5K-9 Dog Friendly Fun Run/Walk (check in 8:45am, race begins at 9:30am; Race will start at Silver Strike Crossfit: 3260 Centennial Park Drive, and loop around Centennial Park; Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome on this road-based track; $35 same day sign up without shirt; hosted by Silver Strike Cross Fit and CASI; all proceeds to benefit the Carson Tahoe SPCA)
— 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)
— Basque Breakfast at JT’s Basque Restaurant, Gardnerville (9am-12pm; $12: Menu consists of fruit, cheese, ham, chorizo, blood sausage, mashed potatoes, choice of potato omelet or fried eggs, wine, coffee and orange juice)
— Special Olympics’ annual Polar Plunge at Zephyr Cove, South Lake Tahoe (10am Registration Opens, Pre-Plunge Games begin; 11:30am Costume Contest; 12pm Plunge)
— Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
— Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
— Hop Into Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (11am-4pm; Spring-inspired event)
— 50th Anniversary Reno Expo: Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo; Spring Home and Garden Show; Pet Show; Reno Boat and Recreation, Travel and Vacation Show at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center (11am-5pm; $5 admission for all shows)
— 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)
— Flashback Cinema: Sunset Boulevard (1950) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
— Youth Theater Carson City presents Willy Wonka, Jr. at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12 general admission, $10 seniors/students)
— 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)
— Carson Valley Sinfonia Spring Concert at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (4pm; free admission; presented by the Friends of Carson Valley Youth Orchestra)
— Live Music with John Palmore in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
— Flashback Cinema: Sunset Boulevard (1950) 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.

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