Happy Mother's Day Carson City! Here are the events happening today

Happy Mother's Day Carson City! It's going to be a hot one today with a high of 82 and a low of 47. Don't forget to stop by Mills Park for the carnival, which will be packing up and heading out of town tonight. On the docket today we have a Mother's Day brunch, a Bea Arthur tribute bingo and brunch, and more!

Here's what we have going on today, Sunday, May 12:

— Muscle Powered Weekly Bicycle Ride. 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at Fremont Elementary School in the South parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail. Typically, this ride consists of two 10-15 minute loops with varying pace depending on rider level. This is a “no drop” ride so no one will be left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes. For any questions or further information please contact Michael Bish via email: mrbish11@att.net or phone: 775-296-2068

Have you got your tickets yet? V&T Railway 2019 season begins with Mother’s Day train Kicking off its 2019 season, V&T Railway will hold a special Mother’s Day train Sunday, May 12. Guests will experience a 24-mile round-trip ride through the historic Comstock, departing Carson City (Eastgate Depot) at 10 a.m. and will arrive in Virginia City at approximately 11:30 a.m., before returning to Carson at 4:15 p.m. Featuring 100-year-old Pullman coaches pulled by a heritage diesel locomotive, the ride will be fully narrated, allowing guests to experience the Old West during this pre-season, round-trip ride. Prior to departing the depot, guests will enjoy free mimosas, extravagant pastries and moms on board will receive a long-stemmed rose on their return to Carson. During the ride, guests will see several historic sites including abandoned mine shafts and a possible glimpse of the regions wild mustangs while passing through two tunnels during the trip. Once in Virginia City, families can enjoy sightseeing, historic tours, dining, shopping and much more before returning to Carson City. Tickets can be purchased online at www.vtrailway.com or (877) 724-5007.

— Carson City Elks Mother's Day Brunch ome on down to the Carson City Elks Lodge for a Fabulous Mother's Day Brunch (Please see flyer). Every year the Elks outdo themselves with their fantastic fixins. What a wonderful way to spoil Mom's and Grandma's. Each Mom will receive a beautiful rose. And all persons over 21 will receive a glass of Champagne. You can purchase tickets now at the Lodge in the bar after 4:00PM.

—And then there's Maude: Sassafras to host Bea Arthur tribute featuring brunch and bingo Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in Carson City will hold its kickoff Sassabration fundraiser event "Brunch and Bingo with Bea," a tribute to the late comedy actress, singer and activist Bea Arthur on May 12.

— Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park in Carson City. 1 to 8 p.m. Come out and join us for live music, great food, and craft vendors, Plus the excitement of carnival rides and games designed for all ages. Come on out and treat Mom to a Special Mother’s Day weekend event. Today is the final day. Carnival Hours, 1 to 8 p.m. All day carnival wristbands are $30 at the park. $5 Discount coupons are available at the RSVP Beer booth. For inquiries, please contact Anita Moreno, RSVP Fair Manager, 775-687-4680, ext. 7, or amoreno@nvrsvp.com. Visit www.nevadaruralrsvp.org for more information.

— Bilingual Storytime at the Carson City Library. 1 to 2 p.m. Weekly themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book in both English and Spanish. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop Street.

—Nevada Humane Society offers seminar series on pet behavior Nevada Humane Society is thrilled to roll out a new seminar series for animal lovers: Understanding Your Pet’s Behavior with Certified Animal Behaviorist Kelley Bollen.

The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents Gershwin's Tony-winning Broadway hit, “Crazy for You” at the Carson City Community Center. Get your tickets now for this hilariously heartwarming, tap-happy, family friendly gorgeous show, playing Sunday, 2 p.m. Some performances are nearly sold out. Tickets are $25 and $28, available at WNMTC.com or by calling 775-445-4249. 851 East William Street, Carson City.

ONGOING

— Nevada Artists Association Presents: Landscape Show. Daily. Stop in and enjoy the diverse artwork on display from Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Members with featured artist Walter Daniels. With a current membership of 120-plus, boasting over thirty new members in the past few months alone, this show promises to be one for the books. Please join us for Walter Daniels’ featured artist reception on May 11 from noon to 3:00 p.m. For more information visit the NAA website, call 775-882-6411 or email naaCarsonCity@gmail.com. 449 W King St., Carson City.

— Dance Workshop for Couples at Yaple's Ballroom. In this beginner level workshop you must have a partner in this class, we will not be rotating. It can be a friend, husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, you just have to have a buddy with you to be your partner. We are going to learn the style of dance of Night Club Two Step and some other exercises that will help you with your connection to your partner. $20. Yaple’s Ballroom is located at 315 N Carson St., Carson City. Go here for the website to learn more including dates and times.

— Nevada Arts Council Presents: Facts and Figures. Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Las Vegas artist Lolita Develay’s works consists mostly of oil paintings and watercolors executed in a trompe l’oeil (deceives the eye) intertwined with abstract features. She is currently exploring prevailing social values in American mainstream culture. These paintings embody her ultimate desire for lush surfaces and the luxury of time that allowed them to be created. For more information visit the Nevada Arts Council website. 401 South Carson Street, Carson City.

— Student art show open at WNC’s Main Gallery at Carson City campus. Daily. The artistic talents of Western Nevada College students will be on display in the college art gallery for the next month. The 2019 Student Art Show will be shown through Wednesday, May 15 in the Bristlecone Building on WNC’s Carson City campus.The exhibit features juried artwork from WNC students who were enrolled in classes during the fall or are currently enrolled during the spring semester. Students will compete for first, second and third places in drawing, painting, collage, photography, graphic art, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media. Students will also have the opportunity to price and sell their artwork. WNC’s Main Gallery is located in the Bristlecone Building and is open to the public six days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Carson City art exhibition 'Creative Spark' features 32 area high school artists. The Capital City Arts Initiative hosts its exhibition, Creative Spark, at the Community Development Building, also known as the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Thirty-two students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public now through May 29, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Creative Spark includes a wide variety of art media including ceramics, collage, drawing, painting, and photography that show the diversity of the students’ creativity.

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'The Lay of the Land' at Carson City showing. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition, "The Lay of the Land," by artist Fred Howland in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition runs now through June 30, 2019. Howland’s passion is to create a sense of time and place through his photographs. He returns to favorite sites to work, like Hope Valley and Genoa, returning to take repeat images in different seasons and lighting. His interest in landscapes go back to his New England roots where he was more comfortable in the outdoors than in school classrooms. The Sierra Room is open to the public during Carson City official meetings including the first and third Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and many afternoons, Monday through Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.

— "Home Means Nevada" photo exhibit debut at the Nevada Legislature. The Nevada Arts Council is unveiling a new traveling photo exhibition, “Home Means Nevada” that will start its journey in the hallways of the Nevada Legislature during the 2019 session. The exhibition features the works of 15 contemporary photographers, but which echoes famous photographs and artwork from the late 1800s and early 1900s that helped spur protections for many of our nation’s national parks. The exhibit highlights some of the unique treasures found on federally managed lands across the state, from bighorns to Burning Man, to the ancient rock art and petroglyphs in the Gold Butte area. The exhibition will be displayed in the Senate hallway of the Nevada Legislature, 401 S. Carson St. in Carson City.

— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is hiring for seasonal positions. With summer around the corner, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is hiring for many seasonal positions! If you love being outdoors, our park or open space maintenance position is for you. If you love being around water, join our aquatic team. If you love sports, join our recreation side. Be a part of a great team this summer! Scroll and click through fliers for more. Go here if you're interested and wish to apply.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.