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Markets, Carnivals, Motorcycles and more: Events in the Carson City region and beyond this weekend

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Repeats every day until Sun Jun 05 2022 .
June 3, 2022 (All day)
June 4, 2022 (All day)
June 5, 2022 (All day)

Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! Let's see what events await us throughout the Carson City region and beyond this weekend.

Happening All Weekend Long

Street Vibrations Spring Motorcycle Rally happening in Northern Nevada this weekend

This weekend is the annual Street Vibrations spring motorcycle rally that runs through Reno, Lake Tahoe, Virginia City and Carson City.

  • Carson City

Nevada State Fair returns with Mills Park carnival this Thursday through Sunday in Carson City

The Nevada State Fair will be back in Carson City June 2-5 with a carnival at Mills Park among other events.

Each day the fair and carnival will be accessible from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Mills Park, located at 1111 E. William Street.

Weekly live music at Bank Saloon

Bank Saloon in Carson City features live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday.

Friday

  • Washoe Valley

Sierra Nevada Realtors hosts annual Alyce McCracken Golf Tournament on June 3

Sierra Nevada Realtors is holding their annual Alyce McCracken Golf Tournament on June 3. The tournament is played in honor of Realtor Alyce McCracken, a resident of Northern Nevada who had a passion for continuing education and training.

  • Dayton

Dayton Chamber Hosts 29th Annual 'Making A Difference' Golf Tournament

Get out those clubs and join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce for their 29th Annual "Making A Difference" Golf Tournament to be held at Dayton Valley Golf Club on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 9 a.m.

Saturday

  • Carson City

Farmer's Market, Vintage Market to begin their summer seasons Saturday in Carson City

Two summertime open-air markets will begin Saturday June 4 in Carson City: the annual Carson City Farmer's Market, and the inaugural year for the Vintage Market.

Volunteers needed for Carson High Safe Grad Night this weekend

Carson High Safe Grad is in need of 70 more volunteers for Safe Grad Night happening this Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5.

Safe Grad has been a tradition for Carson High since 1988, started by community volunteers, after a series of graduation incidents and deaths related to alcohol. The main goal is to prevent the use of alcohol and drugs and the consequences, including driving drunk, for graduates or others who might be hurt.

First Presbyterian Church Carson City rummage sale fundraiser happening Saturday, June 4

First Presbyterian Church in Carson City will hold its second annual rummage sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 4 from 9 am to 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, Division and West Musser Streets.

'In the Shadows of the Coyotes' and artist reception for Deana Hoover

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery and Deana Hoover in the front yard for an artist reception June 4, 10 a.m. focusing on the coyotes of the Eastern Sierra.

Crystal's Crusade benefit for families happening Saturday at Carson City's Westside Pourhouse

With the purpose of raising money for families who have a cancer diagnosis of a loved one and a desire to spend time with that person to make memories, the family of Crystal Evenson-Briscoe will hold a "Crystal's Crusade" fundraiser this Saturday, June 4 in Carson City.

Musicale At The Maizie season finale at Carson City's BAC features two amazing female songwriters

The Brewery Arts Center will host another Musicale@TheMaizie event on June 4, 2022 at 7pm in Carson City. This new singer, songwriter series in what was formerly the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater, now simple known as The Maizie has created quite the buzz amongst music enthusiasts throughout the region.

  • Gardnerville

Carson Valley Quilt Show: The Great Outdoors June 4-5, 2022

Admission to the show is $10 each day. If you decide to come for two days, then the admission is only $15. Show hours are 10 AM until 4 PM each day. Children under 12 years of age admitted free with paid adult.

Sunday

  • Carson City

Weekly open air vintage market coming to downtown Carson City this summer

The market will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June through September and is free to the public. Shoppers will be able find antiques, arts and crafts, collectibles, furniture, general swap merchandise, and more.

Artist reception for Brewery Arts Center exhibition featuring works of Carson City’s Adam Whitney

The Brewery Arts Center is proud to present a new exhibition in the Artisan Gallery, the works of Adam Whitney. After re-imagining the space formerly a full time artisan store for traveling exhibitions, the BAC is offering temporary showcases of the works of local artists in between the exhibitions from out of the area.

  • Tahoe

TCF Scramble Golf Tournament

Tournament entry includes lunch, drinks, green fees, shared cart, Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive competitions.

Ongoing

Thank you Mayor Bagwell and the DAR for joining us
The Carson City Historical Society would like to that Mayor Lori Bagwell and the (DAR) Daughters of the American Revolution for joining us at the Beautiful Foreman Roberts House for their annual meeting. Such a great turnout of 50 people! Quite a lovely event and a beautiful day!

Capital City Arts Initiative’s 'Contrasts' exhibition opens at WNC through Sept. 15

Art brings contrasts along with connections. In the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Contrasts" exhibition, Mariah Vargas’ minimalist sculptures interact with Sogand Tabatabaei’s intricately-patterned collages.

Nevada Artists Association features 'Just The Right Size' exhibit

The Nevada Artist Association presents "Just the Right Size" art exhibit now until June 17! This is a must see collection of works from several artists showcasing art in various mediums of acrylics, photography, sculpture, watercolor and more.

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Meet Nash, Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week Nash. He's a striking 2-year-old German Shepherd who entered our shelter a couple of weeks ago due to his previous owner's moving. With Nash's handsome appearance and endearing personality, this young man captures the hearts of all who meet him.

Time to dust off those ten-speeds Carson City, because May is Bike Month in the capital city!

Carson City’s Muscle Powered hosts bike month each year in addition to their year-round volunteerism.

More than 48 Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America students attended the state conference in Sparks, Nev. this past week. In total, 38 of those students earned 74 “Top-10” placements in 30 separate events. Additionally, three CHS FBLA students took state with first-place finishes and 15 of them qualified for the National Business Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. this coming June.

Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) would like to thank everyone who attended or contributed to our annual Bark Whine & Dine, held on April 27. What a wonderful event it was!

The inaugural Carson City Cinco de Mayo 2024 festival this Friday through Sunday will be a 3-day celebration of Mexican culture for all the Northern Nevada region to enjoy.

In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, the City’s Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2024 Scavenger Hunt.

We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.

You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!

Marilyn "Mert" Paoli Lewis retired on April 30 after 42 years as a State Farm Agent. She started her career as a Scratch Agency in 1982, meaning she had no customers initially.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada made a stop to the Carson City Senior Center on Wednesday morning, with another stop at the Dayton Senior Center from 11 to noon.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the implementation of a new appointment system, WaitWell, in all metropolitan and rural offices throughout the state.

Meet up with others from the community to hear and share stories and experiences

CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

Join us every Saturday for Café CONNECTIONS from 10 to 11:30 am OR from noon to 1:30 p.m. at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City.

Earlier this month, 11 students from Carson High School and six Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School students participated in the Annual American Choral Directors Association Nevada All State Choir event at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

The Carson City Farmers Market returns to the capital city Saturday, June 8 at its new home in Mills Park. Each year, the market continues to grow, and this year is no exception with 11 new vendors added to the roster.

Do you live in the Carson City or the surrounding area? Do you have a loved one that has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia? If yes, let us support you through your challenging and new situation! We are here to help you!

Carson City Host Lions Club 2024 Kids Fishing Day is a community event held at Baily Pond in Fuji Park. Kids’ Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a man and woman associated to a vehicle stolen out of Reno last month.

Green Our Planet will host the second annual Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fuji Park on The Park Grass in Carson City. The Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market will feature approximately 10 schools throughout the northern part of the Silver State.

Miller Counseling and Wellness Center began partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups for adults in Carson City in 2024. There has been an amazing turnout, and the group appears to be filling a much-needed void in services to our community.

Enjoy a movie classic on the big screen Tuesday, April 30 at A to Zen in Carson City. The featured movie is the Academy Award winning "Ordinary People," starring Mary Tyler Moore, Donald Sutherland, Timothy Hutton and Judd Hirsch.

Ready to celebrate Mother’s Day a little early? Join in on the fun at the Mother’s Day Tea Party happening this weekend, May 4th at 4pm! Enjoy delectable teas, an assortment of foods, a wonderful raffle, and games. Tickets are $25 and may be pre-purchased at the Carson City Alano Club. Tickets may also be purchased at the event, though quantities may be limited. Event will be held at 1201 N Saliman Road. So put on your tea hats and join us on May 4th at 4pm.

Hello Northern Nevada Friends! Are you considering homeschooling? Please join us Saturday, May 4 at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church on 395 in Carson City as we gather to be inspired, uplifted, and gain the courage to homeschool. This conference is for anyone interested, whether you are a seasoned homeschooler or a newbie.
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On Saturday, April 20, Carson City Community Gardeners and the UNR Extension Master Gardeners came together to get the Community Garden ready for the growing season. For two hours they removed weeds, spread mulch and prepped their garden beds for the season.

In collaboration with Chartwells, the Carson City School District foodservice partner, Culinary Arts students from Ms. Tammy Borreman’s class at Carson Middle School competed in a “Discovery Kitchen Cook Off.” Similar to a mini version of the Food Network’s Iron Chef, the timed cooking competition featured teams of three students who prepared succulent dishes for a judging panel.

Shoe Tree Brewing, with locations in Carson City and Minden, was recently awarded a Silver Award in the 2024 World Beer Cup, the most prestigious beer competition in the world.

Western Nevada College is presenting traditional commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 on May 20 in Carson City and May 23 in Fallon.

One month after Nevada DMV officials said that the long-awaited project to upgrade the agency’s antiquated computer systems was on track and within budget, the agency now says the plan will likely take three more fiscal years and cost $300 million more than originally anticipated.

Carson City Sheriff's Office reports three arrests from Friday until early Monday.

"Look for Something Good," a novel written by Carson City author Robert Drews, is available locally and online.

Proscenium Players Inc. presents Fools by Neil Simon, winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.