I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: March 19-20

The spring thaw has arrived, and my event list is getting longer. Carson City has some fun stuff happening this weekend, so please take a look. If you haven’t made it to see Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s production of Disney’s The Aristocats, Kids, or the Carson High spring musical, ‘Kiss Me, Kate.’ what are you waiting for? Keep your eyes peeled for Girl Scouts, this is the last weekend of cookie sales.

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)
• Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob: Carson River- please meet at the boat launch just south of the Carson River Road bridge along the east side of the river off of Sierra Vista Lane (8am-9am; Gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers will be provided; please dress for the weather)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)
• March for Meals Benefit Walkathon and Annual Spring Craft Fair/Bake Sale at the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (8am registration, 9am start; $25, $20 kids 17 and younger; bake sale 9am-2pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Emily Cervi and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Carson City Spring Fling Stop and Shop Vendor Event at the Plaza Hotel Conference Center, Rosewood Room: 211 E 9th St. (9am-3pm; free admission; raffle; get one Raffle Ticket for every five travel size products to be donated to Northern Nevada Dream Center)
• Family Eggstravaganza at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, Gardnerville (9am-11am; $3 per child, children must be accompanied at all times; spring crafts, egg decorating, fun and games; Photos with Easter Bunny available for additional fee)
• Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic at the Tractor Supply Store: Hwy 50 E (9am-11:30am)
• LAST WEEKEND: Girl Scout Cookie Sales in front of the Grocery Outlet AND both Carson City Walmarts (10am-6pm)

Giving back to the community is easy this weekend. The Special Olympics Polar Plunge is a chilly way to help raise funds. Muscle Powered seeks volunteers for their monthly Trash Mob. March For Meals at the Dayton Senior Center features a walk-athon, bake sale, and craft fair.

• Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge at Zephyr Cove, South Lake Tahoe (10am Registration Opens, 11:30am Costume Judging, 12pm Plunge, 12:30pm Post plunge party at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino; Rock and Roll theme)
• Winter Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• 69th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (11am; $16, kids 12 and younger $14)
• Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo; Home and Garden Show; Pet Show; Reno Spiritual and Wellness Expo at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center (11am-7pm)
• 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)
• Fifth Annual Northern Nevada Youth Art Show at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery (12pm-3pm)
• WNC Wildcats Softball vs Colorado Northwestern Community College at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (games at 12pm AND 2pm)

The Annual Youth Art Show at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery is a fun opportunity to meet the artists of tomorrow, and pick up some of their handiwork today. Meet and greet local author, Brette O’Connell, at Browsers’ Corner Book Store for signed copies of ‘Evidence of the Vampire.’

• Meet the Author and New Book Launch: ‘Evidence of the Vampire’ by local author Brette O’Connell at Browsers’ Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (1pm-3pm)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger)
• The Wild Horse Children's Theater presents The Aristocats, Kids at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall (2pm; General Admission $10, kids 4-12 $5)
• Women in History awards presentation at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, Gardnerville (2pm; free, refreshments will be served)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2pm-4:30pm; $30 per painter)
• 69th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (3pm; $16, kids 12 and younger $14)
• Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley Annual Ham Bingo at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden (bingo sessions at 3pm AND 6pm)
• 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)

The Carson Victory Rollers kicks off their roller derby season with a bout against the Tahoe Derby Girls. Cheer on the WNC Wildcats Softball team as they take on Colorado Northwestern Community College.

• March RADness: Carson Victory Rollers Season Opener vs. the Tahoe Derby Dames at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park (doors open 4:30pm; juniors scrimmage 4:45pm, Main Bout 6pm; $10 at the door, 10 and under free; halftime show with raffles, cheerleaders, and mini dunk contest)
• Kiwanis of Dayton Township’s 26th Annual Casino Night at the Dayton Community Center (dinner served 5pm-7:30pm; 6pm-10pm Casino Gaming: craps, 21, roulette, bingo; $15 at the door gets 50 tokens and one free drink, dinner $5; silent auction and raffle)
• Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Joe Grissino 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)
• Zen Comedy Show with Jon Porter, Adam Terry, Kate Brady, PK Hutchinson, Sam Corbin, and Nick Josten in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm doors; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)

If you’re looking for family friendly fun, head to the Carson City Library for their Love on a Leash program. An egg-citing time can be found at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center. Get your fill of cotton candy, elephants, and acrobats at the Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Events Center.

• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40, includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Carson High Performing Arts’ Spring Musical ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (7pm; $10 General Admission)
• The Wild Horse Children's Theater presents The Aristocats, Kids at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall (7pm; General Admission $10, kids 4-12 $5)
• Live Music with Musicole at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• 69th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (7pm; $16, kids 12 and younger $14)
• Live Surf Punk and Raggae with Whiskey Lung at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (8pm-12am; must be 21+)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Live Music with the Trippin’ King Snakes at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)

Hit the town tonight. Local favorites, the Trippin King Snakes, will be rocking the Max Casino. Laughter is the best medicine at A to Zen Thrift: six local comedians will take the stage. DJs and Dancing are on the menu at Living the Good Life and Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

• Live Music with Melissa Dru at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Live Music with the Localz at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with Blue Haven at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Dancing with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• The Kettle One Girls and a DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

The sun is shining, the flowers blooming, and spring has sprung. The Reno Sparks Convention Center is hosting a plethora of Expos with something for everyone. Catch a classic movie on the big screen as Galaxy Theater brings the Ten Commandments to town. It’s the end of an era with Girl Scout Cookies, and local theater performances of ‘The Aristocats, Kids’ and ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ available for the last time.

SUNDAY:

• 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)
• LAST WEEKEND: Girl Scout Cookie Sales in front of the Grocery Outlet AND both Carson City Walmarts (10am-6pm)
• Photos with the Easter Bunny at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)
• Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo; Home and Garden Show; Pet Show; Reno Spiritual and Wellness Expo at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center (11am-5pm)
• 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)
• 69th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (1pm; $16, kids 12 and younger $14)
• Special Olympics Track and Field Practice at Carson Middle School (1pm-3pm)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $40, includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink)
• Final Performance: The Wild Horse Children's Theater presents The Aristocats, Kids at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall (2pm; General Admission $10, kids 4-12 $5)
• Final Performance: Carson High Performing Arts’ Spring Musical ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (2pm; $10 General Admission)
• Big Screen Classics: The Ten Commandments at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• All Ages Family Day Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2pm-5pm; $18 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)
• Open House and Enrollment at Eagle Valley Christian School: 405 E. College Parkway (2pm-4pm; grades 1-8)
• 69th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (5pm; $16, kids 12 and younger $14)
• Live Music with Jonny Smokes at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (6:30pm-9pm; $30 per painter)
• Big Screen Classics: The Ten Commandments at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• 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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