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

It’s going to be a chili weekend, and that has nothing to do with the weather. The annual Chili on the Comstock Competition takes over the tiny town of Virginia City, including a saloon crawl Saturday and the hilarious ‘Fun with the Runs’ 5K. Families will have a hard time choosing between the Cops and Kids Open House and Safety Fair at the Sheriff’s Office and the ‘Kids to Parks’ Day activities at Silver Saddle Ranch. Keep reading, and I apologize in advance for throwing so many great options your way.

SATURDAY:  

• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc  - This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals  
• — Spring Open House at the Silver Saddle Ranch: Carson River Road (7am-2pm; Bird Walk begins at 7am; 9am-2pm special guests, Valkyrie and Svanah - The Dineen Mules; hiking, biking, tours, and more; Held in conjunction with the ‘Kids to Parks’ Event; hosted by the Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids under 18 free; about 40 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more)
• — 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)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (8am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)  
• — Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival in Downtown Reno (8am-4pm; The event is FREE to the public to enjoy the sights and sounds; show-n-shines, live entertainment, food, beverage, and booths)
• — Annual Barking Lot Sale at the Dayton Valley Dog Park: 75 Old Como Rd, Dayton (8am-3pm; fundraiser for the maintenance of the Dayton Valley Dog Park)

Time for a treasure hunt. With a Community Garage Sale in Genoa, the Barking Lot Sale at the Dayton Valley Dog Park, and the Multi-Church Rummage Sale in Virginia City you’ll have lots of opportunities to find something you just have to have.

• — Multi-Church Rummage and Bake Sale at St. Mary’s in the Mountains parking lot, Virginia City (8am-3pm; benefit for the restoration efforts at St. Mary’s in the Mountains, St. Paul’s Episcopal, the First Presbyterian Church, and the Comstock Cemetery Foundation)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)       
• — Early Spring Farmers Market at the corner of Musser and N. Nevada St, behind Due Sorella (9am-1pm; no dogs allowed)  
• — Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob – Meet up at MAC Multi-Purpose Athletic Center Facility, 1860 Russell Way (9am-10am; We will be clearing the Fulstone Wetlands, the Multi-Use Path north from the Boys & Girls Club and (hopefully) the NDOT Right of Way between the fence and the sound wall of the freeway. If you have rubber boots and want to focus on the wetlands please bring them.; Any questions contact donnainversin@musclepowered.org)
• — Pets of the Homeless’ annual Free Wellness Clinic at F.I.S.H: 138 E Long St. (9am-1pm; first come, first serve basis for the first 100 pets, the line will be long; There will be free vaccinations, basic exams, pet food, supplies, and a limited number of free spay/neuter vouchers; dogs must be leashed, and cats must be in carriers)
• — Armed Forces Day: Rides on the Steam Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Free museum admission for all active military and retired military in recognition of Armed Forces Day, If you are on active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, feel free to wear your uniform. If you are a member of a Veterans Organization, please come dressed in your colors; Special Event All-Inclusive pricing includes unlimited steam train rides and museum admission: Adults $15, FNSRM members $10, kids 4-17 $5, younger than four is free; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; Steam Train singular rides available from 10am-4pm, rides $8 adults, $4 kids and FNSRM members)  

Join Muscle Powered this morning for a one-hour trash mob to help keep our trails clean. From there head to Silver Saddle Ranch for their open house where a hike, bike ride, and plenty of kid-friendly fun awaits.

• — Kids to Parks Day at the Silver Saddle Ranch: 2648 Carson River Rd (9am-2pm; Free event, food trucks on-site; Events include: Environmental education booths, guided hike by Muscle Powered, guided mountain bike ride (limited number of bikes and helmets provided), Kite-making, Face-painting, Yard games, Raffle prizes, Food trucks, and the first Junior Ranger event - To sign up for the Junior Ranger Program, please register at www.carson.org/ccpr; Kids to Parks Day is a national event hosted by the National Park Trust with the mission of bringing outdoor education and recreation to youth via local parks; hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation)
• — ‘Orphan’ Car Show at Johnny Rockets in Carson Lanes (9am-3pm; Features cars no longer being manufactured. All "orphan" cars welcome to attend)
• — Green Waste Collection Day at Carson River Park: 5013 Carson River Road (9am-1pm; Residents can bring pine needles, pine cones, branches and other vegetation for free disposal; hosted by Carson City Fire Department)
• — Spring Used Book Sale at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (9am-5pm; books, DVDs, music CDs and more; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Fifth annual "Something in the Wind" Celebration of the Washoe Zephyr at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (9am-5pm; FREE; expert kite flyers, kite making and crafts for children – while supplies last, kids raffle, wind artists, and more; bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and your kites; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only; event sponsored by Douglas County, Nevada, E.L. Cord Foundation, Francis C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation, Carson Valley Accounting, Full Circle Compost and Horse Tales Magazine)
• — Annual Community Garage Sale in Genoa (9am-1pm; some locations will open earlier and stay open later than the hours noted here at the discretion of the property owner; Shoppers can pick up maps of all garage sale locations at Gillmor Coons Real Estate office or at the Genoa Information Gazebo at the corner of Main and Nixon on the morning of the event. Maps will also be available at www.GenoaNevada.org.)

Go fly a kite! The annual ‘Something in the Wind’ Festival at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park has professional kite-flyers, activities for kids, and is the perfect place for a picnic. It’s just south of the Aquatic Center on Highway 88 in Minden.

• — 15th annual “Cops and Kids - Where the Community and Law Enforcement Come Together” Open House and Safety Fair at the Carson City Sheriff's Office: 911 E. Musser St. (10am-2pm; free; free food, music and games; The Littlest Things will offer a children’s petting zoo with ponies (no rides), goats, baby chicks and baby ducks; Officers will demonstrate police equipment and community agencies that work with youth are on hand to let parents know what programs will be available for the summer; hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office)
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (10am-4pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration) 
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)       
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)      
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Meghan 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)       
• — 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)       
• — Carson High School Band Booster Hot Dog Stand and Fundraiser with performances by the CHS Jazz Band at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (10am-2pm, music 11am-1pm)
• — True Grit Day at the Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm; Museum admission $8, free for members and kids under 18; guided tours of the Firearms Gallery and History Gallery with an emphasis on the time period of ‘True Grit’; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)

Genoa is a flurry of activity today. The Community Garage Sale throughout town, their first of the season Farmers Market, and a Monument Dedication at the Courthouse Museum make the tiny town a hot spot. Head to Mormon Station at 12:30pm for a Ranger-led walk around the grounds complete with some historical background.

• — 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)      
• — Annual FFA Spring Plant Sale at Douglas High School, at the north end of the school: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (10am-2pm; annuals, perennials, tomatoes, herbs, succulents, and vegetables; come early for the best selection; co-hosted by the Douglas High Agriculture Department, all grown by Douglas High students)  
• — Fourth Birthday Celebration: Kentucky Derby Style at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; equestrian-inspired event with Featured Artisan: Lady Bird’s Hatberdashery) 
• — Safety Day at Lampe Park: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (10am-2pm; games, prizes, balloons, food stands, vendors, demos and more; Develop emergency plans: Know where to go and what to do, Build evacuation and disaster kits; demonstrations by Sheriff, Fire, and other Emergency Response agencies; sponsored by the Douglas Co. Community Emergency Response Team)
• — Community Blood Drive in downtown Genoa at Douglas Lodge #12: 2286 Main St. (10am-1pm; hosted by F&A Masons Douglas Lodge #12 and United Blood Services)
• — Opening Day with Civil War Reenactment at Bower's Mansion: Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley (Tours and Reenactments 10am-3pm; Bowers Mansion will begin its 2018 tour season with a Civil War reenactment; Return to the days of Nevada's statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. The ongoing Civil War exhibits and demonstrations are free. Self-guided tours of the historic Bowers Mansion will be available for $5 Adults, $3.50 Children/Seniors; only service dogs are permitted)
• — Celebrate Washoe Valley at Washoe Lake State Park in the Group Use Area (10am-2pm; free; park admission waived for event; Visit with local residents and businesses: food, music, fun hosted by the Washoe Valley Alliance)
• — Virginia City’s 35th annual Chili on the Comstock (10am-4pm; various tasting packages available; Officially sanctioned by the International Chili Society) and Fireball Saloon Crawl of Virginia City (get your first beer free with purchase of Crawl Cup and receive discounts on full specialty drinks orders) C street will be closed; Parking for the event is available all throughout town in various lots
• — Pokemon Club at the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:30am; Registration required HERE; 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)

Every year teams come together for the ‘Relay for Life.’ Twelve hours of non-stop laps to remind us that cancer never sleeps. Loads of live music, games, food, and other activities make this a celebration of life while we continue to search for a cure.

• — Relay For Life of Carson City and Douglas County "Surfing for a Cure" at Mills Park in Carson City (11am-11pm; 11am Opening Ceremonies, 12pm Survivors Lap, followed by Caregivers Lap, 8:25pm Luminaria Ceremony; entertainment, food, games, raffles, bounce house, and other activities included each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Cancer patients don't stop because they're tired, and for one night, neither do we)
• — Second Anniversary Hoopla and Fry Bread Cook-off at the Wa She Shu Casino: 1003 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville (11am-8pm; competition 11am-2pm, tasting tickets $10; arts and craft vendors)
• — Reclaimed Yard Art, a reception for Angie Fluitt at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (12pm-4pm; Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and some light appetizers; Angie Fluitt has been hard at work creating one-of-a-kind reclaimed yard art just in time to decorate your yard. These amazing pieces are created from turn of the century chandelier crystals and barbed wire. Many pieces will be on hand for you to choose from, but fair warning, she will sell out. So drop on by for a day of art and meet Angie Fluitt)
• — ‘Band-Tastic 2.0’ Douglas County School District's annual Concert at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (gates open11:30am, concert 12pm-1:30pm; a free concert featuring the different music groups comprised of hundreds of students from Pau Wa Lu Middle School, Carson Valley Middle School, Pinion Elementary, Jack’s Valley Elementary and Douglas High School)
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)       
• —Tour the Grounds with a Ranger at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa (12:30pm; free, all ages; There’s far more to Mormon Station than meets the eye! Join a park ranger for a guided tour throughout the grounds of Mormon Station State Historic Park, and learn about the fascinating history of this four-acre parcel of land)
• — True Grit Homebrew Demonstration Day at Just Brew It: 1214 N Carson St (1pm-5pm; Meet fellow brewers and ask questions on the process while you see how it's all done. We will also be offering special True Grit starter kits which include all the necessary gear to start homebrewing, plus the new True Grit book with a commemorative eye patch for only $75; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)

Time for a brew? The annual Demonstration Day at our local home-brew shop, Just Brew It, will get you well on your way with a new hobby. If you’d rather just drink it, then the Carson City Beer Crawl is a perfect choice.

• — 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 raffle; Hosted by the Brew Crew)
• — Monument Dedication for Hans Meyer-Kassel: Artist of Nevada at the Courthouse Museum: Main Street Genoa (1pm; All are invited to attend; The paintings of Hans Meyer-Kassel (1872-1952) have hung in the castles of kings and the homes of presidents. In the late 1930s, he and his wife, Maria, moved to Reno, later relocating to Carson City, before settling in Genoa, where he worked from his small studio at the base of the Carson Range)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)       
• — Mutt and Greet READing Paws event at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2:30pm-4:30pm; Children will have an opportunity to read to a therapy dog of their choice. Children are also invited to wear a costume of their favorite dog in literature, cartoons, comic strips, or movies. A booth will be set up for children to take a photo with their favorite reading buddy. Snacks and beverages will be provided by the library.)
• — Roller Derby - Double Header at the Carson City Community Center (whistle blows at 4pm; $10, kids 10 and younger free; This event begins with the Sierra All Stars against Sin City Roller Girls and ends with the Carson Victory Rollers taking on Sintral Valley Derby Girls)
• — 3D Printing Demo at Hydra's Lair: 1802 N Carson St Suite 120 (4pm-7pm; Learn all about 3D printing and explore the possibilities of this amazing technology)
• — Candy Land Mommy and Me Dance at the Carson Mall (5pm-6pm Special Shopping event and photos; 6pm-8pm Music, dancing and raffle; free admission)
• — NEW: DJ Trivia at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5pm-7pm; family friendly, no cover)        
• — Have a Heart Celebrity Waiter Fundraiser Dinner at Glen Eagles Restaurant and Lounge (seatings at 5pm AND 7:30pm; tickets limited, $65 per person includes dinner and dessert - Mingle with local celebrities as they compete for your tips; tickets available here; Benefit for FISH)

The only thing more fun than watching a Roller Derby Double Header is actually playing in it. Leave the bumps and bruises to the girls of the Carson Victory Rollers as they battle it out with the Sintral Valley Derby Girls at the Community Center.

• — Books and Brew Book Club at the Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (5pm; this month’s book is "True Grit" by Charles Portis; Please come ready to discuss the book and to have a good time; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)      
• — Bike Night at the Battle Born Road House inside Battle Born Harley Davidson (6pm-10pm; Join us for drink specials, a food truck, and some rad bikes; cars welcome, too)
• —Live Music with Jack Clifton at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)       
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (Weather permitting 7pm-11pm; free to participate)
• — The Canyon White Birthday Bash in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit, free entry if you wear your "Canyon Rocks" t-shirt; Featuring local musicians from Northern NV - Help us celebrate her day, and enjoy some live music while you’re at it)
• — ’Stronger Together’ Concert with Bella Voce at the First United Methodist Church: 212 N. Division St. (7pm; The concert is free, but a donation will be collected)
• — Live Music featuring N'Time with RichyRich at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6pm)       
• — Live Music with Joey Carmon at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)       
• — Live Music with Apothic at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
• — Drama Club Comedy Improv in the Douglas High School Drama Room, Room 101, Minden (7pm-9pm; $10 at the door; The DHS Improv players invite you to a night of fun and laughs as they perform scenes on-the-spot from audience suggestions. If you have enjoyed episodes of Whose Line is it Anyway, you will enjoy this)
• — Journey Unlimited - The Tribute at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7pm; $30; Enjoy a night of music, drinks, raffles and dancing; All proceeds benefit the Virginia City High School Booster Scholarship Fund and the Class of 2019)
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents "Singin' in the Rain" at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)  

Plenty of live music throughout town will make for a fun night out, and there’s something for all tastes. Heavy Metal at Jimmy G’s, local musicians join birthday girl singer/songwriter Canyon White at A to Zen, and crooner Jack Clifton brings the sound of the rat pack to Bella Fiore Wines.

• — Metal Show with We Predict a Riot, Kut-Pile, Decades In, and Our Last of Days on E. Proctor St, next to Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (show starts 7:30pm; free to attend, must be 21+)
• — 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)       
• — Comedian Jenna Kim Jones 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 the Greg Austin Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Live Music featuring the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Live Music with Deception at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)        
• — Live Music with Snake Boy Johnson at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)   
• — Live Music with Neapolitan 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)  

It’s definitely not a sleepy Sunday in Carson City and her surrounding towns. You get a second chance to catch the chili cook-off in Virginia City or catch the breeze at the Dangberg Historic Home Ranch kite festival. Head to Washoe Lake for a guided walk in the State Park or join Muscle Powered for their weekly bike ride. Kids are going to have a great time at Eagle Valley Golf Course. The annual Fred Alexander Memorial Family Golf Clinic is free for families and includes lunch and other goodies. Read on for all your Sunday options.

SUNDAY:       

• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc  -This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals  
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW START TIME: meet at 8am; ride consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; Riders usually split up into two groups (tortoises and hares) and each do 10-15 mile loops; 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)       
• — Fourth annual ‘Fun with the Runs’ 5K in Virginia City (run begins at 8am on C Street, same day registration available; costumes encouraged; Part of Chili on the Comstock)
• — Rides on the Steam Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; Steam Train rides available from 10am-4pm, rides $8 adults, $4 kids and FNSRM members)  
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am, $10 per rider; please call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)      
• — Special Olympics Northern Nevada Swimming Regionals at the Carson Aquatic Center (Events start at 9am; Come out and cheer for your Northern Nevada Athletes)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (9am-4pm; $1 admission, kids under 18 free; about 40 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more)
• — 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)       
• — Spring Used Book Sale at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (9am-2pm; books, DVDs, music CDs and more; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Fifth annual "Something in the Wind" Celebration of the Washoe Zephyr at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (9am-5pm; FREE; expert kite flyers, kite making and crafts for children – while supplies last, kids raffle, wind artists, and more; bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and your kites; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only; event sponsored by Douglas County, Nevada, E.L. Cord Foundation, Francis C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation, Carson Valley Accounting, Full Circle Compost and Horse Tales Magazine)
• — Beautification Day at the Healthy Communities Coalition: 209 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (9am-4pm; join us in beautifying the Dayton Food Pantry, our nonprofit Community Roots & Shoots, and HCC grounds, followed by a BBQ for everyone who volunteers)
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)       
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)      
• — Annual FFA Spring Plant Sale at Douglas High School, at the north end of the school: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (10am-2pm; annuals, perennials, tomatoes, herbs, succulents, and vegetables; come early for the best selection; co-hosted by the Douglas High Agriculture Department, all grown by Douglas High students)  
• — Virginia City’s 35th annual Chili on the Comstock (10am-4pm; various tasting packages available; Officially sanctioned by the International Chili Society; C street will be closed; Parking for the event is available all throughout town in various lots)
• — Guided Sand Dune Hike at Washoe Lake State Park - Meet at the Equestrian Parking Area (10am-11:30am, please arrive 10 minutes early; Discover some of the plants and animals of the dunes, along with history of the valley’s early inhabitants. Participants should wear sturdy hiking boots, as most of this trail involves hiking in loose sand. Bring water, binoculars, a camera and an extra layer of clothing; park entrance fee $5 per vehicle, use the self-pay station at the park entrance, cash or check only – no additional fee for hike)  
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)       
• — Fourth Birthday Celebration: Kentucky Derby Style at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (11am-4pm; equestrian-inspired event with Featured Artisan: Lady Bird’s Hatberdashery) 
• — 26th annual Fred Alexander Memorial Family Golf Clinic at Eagle Valley Golf Course (Get there by 10:30am for same-day registration, registration 10:30am-11:45, clinic 11:45am-4pm; FREE for ages 6-17 and their families; includes Instruction by PGA golf professionals, snack, T-shirt, backpack, golf club (while supplies last) plus prizes and more; more information at http://www.alexandergolfclinic.com/default.asp?p=h )
• — Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theater’s ‘Suds: The Rockin 60s Musical Soap Opera’ at The Annex at the Carson Valley Arts Council Building: 1572 Hwy 395 N, Minden- next to Coffee on Main (12pm; Please prepare a pop song from the 60s; casting for three women and one man; for further information, call 775-292-0939)  
• — Guided Walk to the Hanging Tree at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa (12:30pm; free, all ages; Join a park interpreter for a one-mile guided walk to the infamous “hanging tree,” and hear the tragic story of how “Nevada justice” was carried out on the morning on November 25, 1897; Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and bring water)

Enjoy a lazy afternoon on the porch of the Genoa Bar. Live music, rum runners, and good times await. If you’d rather play some music yourself, check out the music jam at A to Zen; all genres of music and skill levels are welcome.

• — 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) 
• — Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by One Way Street at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (1pm-5pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents "Singin' in the Rain" at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)  
• — Open House for the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (2pm-5pm; Free; hosted by the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation:  FCCPR)  
• — Flashback Cinema: Clueless (1995) 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)       
• — Bilingual Story time at the St. Teresa of Avila Church, in Chartz Hall: 3000 N Lompa Ln (2:30pm; We will be reading a story in Spanish, followed by a story in English with sing-alongs and fun activities; Please note: Event will be non-religious; co-hosted by the Carson City Library)
• — Capital City Community Band’s Annual Spring Concert at Western Nevada College, in the Carson Nugget Hall, formerly Sarah Winnemucca Hall, in the college's Aspen Building (3pm, free admission, donations always appreciated)
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (3pm)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)       
• — Live Music with Bill Wharton in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)    
• — Flashback Cinema: Clueless (1995) 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.

As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.