I Love Carson City Weekend Event Summary: April 14 - 15

Hold onto your hats, Carson City, we’re in for a busy weekend. Several events over the last few weeks were re-scheduled due to weather: today you’ll find the make-up for The Greenhouse Project's Early Spring Plant Sale and the Carson High Safe Grad 5K Run/Walk. Get your Roller Derby fix with a scrimmage and a Junior Victory Rollers bout against Santa Cruz. The Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center is where you’ll find ‘Carson’s Got Talent.' Cheer on your favorite local performer and help raise funds for the Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Program. You’ll have to keep reading, this is just the tip of the fun-time iceberg.

SATURDAY:

• — The Greenhouse Garden Project’s Early Spring Plant Sale at the Carson High Greenhouse: 1111 Saliman, off Robinson – behind the buses (rain or shine 8am-1pm, Rescheduled from April 7; a full selection of premium cold-hardy plants, flowers and products for your spring planting needs - We do not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides; the annual plant sale is scheduled for May 13)
• — Coffee and Donuts with the Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• — Eighth annual Carson High Safe and Sober 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser at the Carson High School Track (8:30am same day registration, $35, $25 for those 18 and younger; check in 9am-10am, race 10am-12:30pm; raffle tickets available - $5 each or 5 for $20; coffee, hot chocolate, water, and snacks will be provided; 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; rescheduled from March 17)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — The Metropolitan Opera: Luisa Miller at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (9:30am; $20)
• — ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring artists Marisa Saenz and Vicki Kingman in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Grand Opening at CottonSeed Co. Vintage Home Decor and Design: 4601 Goni Rd, Ste B – inside Sierra Floor Covering (10am-4pm; We will have cake, donuts, coffee, tea, water, sandwiches, chips and loads of fun)
• — 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)
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Meghan Hundley at the Union: 302 N. Carson (10am; $12 suggested donation; Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga; Bring your mind, body, and mat; After class, we encourage you to join us for mimosas)

The yoga craze has definitely hit our valley with classes offered at a number of places every day. Follow up your hour of mindfulness with a cocktail at today’s ‘Mind, Body, and Mimosas’ at the Union in downtown Carson City.

• — Tree Planting in the Little Valley Fire area – Meet in the Bower’s Mansion parking lot, Washoe Valley (10am-1pm; We will meet at the parking lots at Bowers Mansion Regional Park and carpool to the site in the highest clearance vehicles. If you have a high clearance vehicle, please bring it; Wear clothes that can get dirty and sturdy, closed toed shoes; Bring warm layers, a water bottle, a snack and lunch, sunglasses, and sunscreen; Shovels, seedlings, gloves, and instruction provided; hosted by the Sugar Pine Foundation)
• — National Library Week: Visit from Amelia Bedelia and annual Children’s Book Swap at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (book swap 10am-3pm, Amelia Bedelia at 11am; Children may bring a gently used book from home and trade it for another book in the swap. A variety of children’s books will be available; sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board)
• — Kid and Volunteer Sign-ups for the 29th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Walgreens: 1342 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville (10am-1pm; Fishing Derby is June 3-4 at Lampe Park, open to children ages 3-12; registration and volunteer forms also available at the Douglas Co. Community Center)
• — ‘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 Stage Food Pantry)
• — 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)
• — 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)
• — Carson City Little League Opening Ceremonies (11:30am-12:30pm, rescheduled from April 7; games begin at 9am)

Take me out the ballgame, a little late. Little League Opening Ceremonies were hit by a rain delay last weekend, so will be celebrated today. Games begin at 9 a.m. with the ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)
• — Soldering Certification Class in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (12pm-3pm; no registration required, drop-ins welcome; A proctor will provide an introduction to soldering safety, processes, and proper techniques via a project-based certification. This will include soldering components to a circuit board; This certification is required before participating in any Soldering workshops. This includes those experienced with soldering; A Premiere Library Card is required; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by someone with a Premiere Card)
• — Festival of Colors - Holi 2018 at Western Nevada College (12pm-4pm; $10; a fun, multicultural event with live bands, DJ's, interactive dance, color throws, yoga, food, and much more)
• — Kiss My Fanny Pack: Roller Derby Mixer Scrimmage at the Carson City Community Center (doors 12:30pm, whistle blows at 1pm; $10, $5 for skaters; join Sierra Regional Roller Derby for an afternoon of fanny packs, fishnets, big hair and bruises at our 80s-themed mixer scrimmage)
• — Monthly Dart Tournament at the Whiskey Tavern (sign-ups 1pm, 2pm play begins; $10 entry fee; free food, drink specials)
• — Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)
• — Spring Fling Roller Derby: Carson Junior Victory Roller Hurricanes versus the Santa Cruz Saltwater Sassies at the Carson City Community Center (4pm; $5)

Carson Mall has brought back their Free Family Movie Night with a showing of the animated movie, Ferdinand. Get there early for kids’ activities, and bring some pillows for a comfortable viewing experience.

• — Free Family Movie Night: Ferdinand at the Carson Mall (4pm pre-movie activities, movie at 6pm; free admission; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times; bring your pillows and blankets - chairs will be in the back; refreshments available for additional charge)
• — Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — ‘Carson’s Got Talent’ in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (doors 6pm, 6:30pm start; general admission $10; The most talented, the most colorful and the most entertaining people in the region have come together to compete for a cash prize - and you get to help pick the winners; Beer, wine and other beverages available for sale in the lobby; hosted by the Carson City Senior Center, benefit for the Meals on Wheels program)
• — 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)
• — Second annual Making A Difference Adult Prom Night ‘A Mid-Summer Night's Dream’ at the Dayton Community Center: 170 Pike St, Dayton (6pm-10pm; Chamber members $10, non-Chamber members $15; hosted by the Dayton Valley Chamber of Commerce)
• — Member Appreciation Party at the Washoe Club, Virginia City (6pm-8pm free drinks for current members; $20 per year for memberships and renewals - bring a friend to sign up and get a top-shelf drink token)
• — Celtic Music Series: Fortunate Strangers in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $20 at the door; Traditional trio performing music of Ireland and Scotland, led by Bay Area power-vocalist Celia Ramsay)

CW Bayer is more than just a musician, he’s also an author and historian. He’ll take you back in time to tell the story of Gold Rush-era banjoists, Charley Rhoades and Jake Wallace, during tonight’s slide show presentation at A to Zen.

• — The Strychnine Banjo: a historical talk and slide show presented by author CW Bayer in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm-8pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages)
• — Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (7pm)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing and Lecture: "2001 Space Odyssey" by Mike Thomas at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (7pm-10:30pm; lecture at 7:30pm, limited seating; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — ‘The Birds of Washoe Lake’ presentation at the Washoe Lake State Park Headquarters: 4855 Eastlake Blvd., Washoe Valley (7pm-8pm, please arrive 10 minutes early; free to attend, donations always appreciated; With its variety of habitat types, Washoe Valley supports a variety of bird species, including wading and shore birds, songbirds, birds of prey and more)
• — Live Country Music with Greg Austin at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (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)

Downtown will be hopping tonight. Comedy, DJ Dance Parties, live music, karaoke, not to mention great food and plenty of libations, are all within a few blocks of each other. Just remember to bring a designated driver, or call a cab or Uber if you plan on having too much fun.

• — Comedian Paul Sheffield 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+)
• — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Moz' Motley Blues Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Immersion hosted by resident DJ Chi-Gu Kom at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm; no cover; 18+; the monthly night of DJ madness featuring NoizeChemistz, La Flama Blanca versus SKUDD, and Nukeillah; special guests Liquid Dimensions for visuals and Circles of Life Hoop Troupe for dancers)
• — Live Music featuring Deception at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Chili Sauce 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 Dance Party at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)

Beer and brats going hand-in-hand is a no-brainer, but you might not think to add ballet to that mix. Sierra Nevada Ballet does just that, however, during their annual ‘Brews, Brats And Ballet’ fundraiser at the Brewery Arts Center. The Nevada State Railroad Museum features a special story time today, co-hosted by the Carson City Library. A story will be read in English and in Spanish, in addition to fun songs and activities, for a great family-friendly outing. If it weren’t for the 1985 classic, Back to the Future, we might not know what to do with 1.21 Gigawatts or how cool a DeLorean is. Let Doc Brown and Marty McFly take you back to the 50s and the 80s during this week’s Flashback Cinema at the Galaxy Theater.

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)
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 9am; 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)
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring artists Marisa Saenz and Vicki Kingman 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)
• — Live Music with Canyon White at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (12pm-3pm)
• — Bilingual Story time at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (1pm-2:15pm; Museum Admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; We will be reading a story in Spanish, followed by a story in English with sing-alongs and fun activities; hosted by the Carson City Library)
• — Grand Opening at BooBoo's Buddies: 1749 Old Hot Springs Rd, behind Comstock Casino (1pm-5pm; Dogs welcome; pet boarding and day care)
• — Flashback Cinema: Back To the Future (1985) 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)
• — Sierra Nevada Ballet presents ‘Brews, Brats And Ballet’ in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (Brews and Brats 3pm, show starts 4pm; $25 brews/brats, $20 brats/no brews, $15 performance only; Enjoy a casual atmosphere, original dance, and a first hand and up-close peek into the creative process of dance-making)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Live Music with Steve Lord in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: Back To the Future (1985) 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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