Sunday, July 3: What's happening around Carson City

Sunday is the day before Independence Day, but Sparks is getting a jump on the festivities with their Star Spangled Sparks Celebration and fireworks. King’s Beach always celebrates early, so you can catch fireworks at the northeast end of Tahoe, as well. Keep reading: the weekend is in full swing.

SUNDAY:

• Fourth of July Special at Empire Ranch Golf Course ($38 includes 18 holes and cart)
• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• CC BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Fourth of July Weekend Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Parade of Trains 9am-10am; Train Rides 10am-4pm; Unlimited Ride wristband $15, $5 kids 4-17)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; Get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Sunday Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALSUNDAY at www.vtrailway.com )

Sweet Sippin Sundays in Genoa is always a fun time; live music, rum cocktails, and cute shops. The RSVP Carnival at Mills Park is a great place if you’ve got the kids in tow.

• Art In The Park at Mormon Station State Park, Genoa (10am-4pm)
• Star Spangled Sparks in Victorian Square, Sparks (10am-10pm; Patriotic Bike Parade registration 10am in the Nugget Oyster Bar Parking lot, 11am start; Live Music 5pm-9:30pm; Fireworks, tune into KKOH 780AM for corresponding music; no pets, bbqs, or glass containers allowed)
• RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival 5pm-11pm; $5 off coupon for unlimited ride wristband available at the RSVP booth)
• Biggest Little City Wing Fest, Downtown Reno (12pm-8pm)
• Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee)
• Sweet Sippin Sunday, Downtown Genoa (1pm-4pm; $12; Rum is this month’s liquor, Suicide Prevention Network of Douglas County is the non-profit; Live Music by Nigel St. Hubbins)
• Barony of Fal Dare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Plus Combat Group at Mills Park, at the end of Oxoby Loop (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 )
• Family Golf Clinic at Eagle Valley Golf Course (1pm-2:30pm; free; free hot dog/soda for participants)

Golfers will enjoy special rates this weekend at Empire Ranch Golf Course. The whole family is invited to Eagle Valley Golf Course for a free Family Golf Clinic on Sunday.

• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• July Third Fireworks and Beach Party at the North Tahoe Events Center on Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe (4pm-10pm, free; vendors, contests, games, music and more; Fireworks 9:30pm)

The Carson Nugget presents Desparado, an Eagles Tribute, tonight as part of their Summer Concert Series. Patriotic music and more can be found at TJ’s Corral in Minden: the 152nd Air National Guard Band of the West performs a free concert.

• Live Music with the Sandra Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Free Concert: 152nd Air National Guard Band of the West at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm; free show)
• Live Music TBA at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Summer Concert Series: Desperado- The Premier Eagles Tribute at the Carson Nugget (7pm; $15, $30 VIP)

Monday’s aren’t always known for fun, but the Fourth of July is a different animal. Carson City, Virginia City, Lake Tahoe, and Reno will have fireworks displays starting around 9:30. Minden, Gardnerville, and Genoa aren’t slacking, though. Festivities can be found just about everywhere. Please be safe today; traffic after the fireworks is always heavy.

MONDAY: Independence Day

• Fourth of July Special at Empire Ranch Golf Course ($38 includes 18 holes and cart)
• Freedom 5K Fun Run/Walk and Concert in the Park with the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (register 7am-7:45am, Run/Walk begins 8am; 5K $20 per person and family rates, free for active/retired military; Patriotic costumes encouraged; 8am Carson Valley Lions Club Pancake Breakfast $7; Free Kids Obstacle Course 8am; Free Concert begins 11:30am)
• Fourth of July Weekend Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Parade of Trains 9am-10am; Train Rides 10am-4pm; Unlimited Ride wristband $15, $5 kids 4-17)

Genoa’s Americana Festival features a day full of music and more. Come hungry, the Volunteer Fire Department is serving up their famous chicken bar-be-que.

• Genoa Americana Festival: Live Music including a performance from the Carson City Symphony Orchestra, Music workshops, Kids Activities, and more at Mormon Station Park, Genoa (10am-6pm, free; Kids Parade 11am; Kids Water Games 1pm-4pm; Genoa Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ 12pm-6pm at the Fire Dept., $12)
• 5th Annual Fourth of July Festival: Music, Kid’s Bike Parade, Free Food and more in Minden Park, Downtown Minden (10am- 1pm, free)
• Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse
• Carson Valley Pops Orchestra Concert at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (11:30am; free)

Dress up in your red, white, and blue best and participate in the annual Freedom 5K in Gardnerville. Stick around for a free concert in the park with the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra.

• Fourth of July on the Comstock, Virginia City (Parade 12pm; Comstock Cowboys 2nd Amendment Concert in the Delta Parking Lot 6pm-9pm, raffle at 7pm; Fireworks Spectacular launched from Virginia City Arena/Fairgrounds, visible throughout town)
• RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival open 12pm-11pm, Live music with Jake Armer and the Hot Dogs 4pm-8pm, Wild 102.9FM live broadcast beginning at 6pm and continues as the choreographed fireworks soundtrack; Fireworks approx. 9:30pm)
• Funky Beach Bash and Fireworks at Commons Beach in Tahoe City, North Lake Tahoe (12pm-10pm, free; live music, contests, and more; Fireworks at 9:30pm)
• South Tahoe Red, White and Blue Independence Day Party hosted by Dreu Murin at Beach Retreat and Lodge: 3441 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (12pm-11pm, free; Live DJs and giveaways; Fireworks soundtrack on KRLT-FM 93.9 or KOWL-AM 1490)
• Biggest Little City Wing Fest, Downtown Reno (12pm-6pm)

Just a reminder that fireworks are prohibited in Northern Nevada. Under no circumstances risk a wildfire with your bottle rockets or firecrackers. Please keep an eye out for escaped pooches after dark; this is a big day for lost, scared dogs.

• ARTOWN: Celebrate America and the Reno Philharmonic in Wingfield Park, Downtown Reno (5pm, Philharmonic 7:30pm; Fireworks at dusk; free; Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets)
• Independence Day Celebration: Tacoma Rainiers vs. Reno Aces at Greater NV Field, Downtown Reno (opening pitch 6:35pm; fireworks at dusk)
• Lights on the Lake Fourth of July Fireworks (approx. 9:45pm; best viewing at Nevada Beach, Timber Cove Marina, Tallac Historic Site/Baldwin Beach, Edgewood Tahoe, Lakeview Commons/El Dorado Beach; Tune your radio to KRLT-FM 93.9 or KOWL-AM 1490 for a synchronized music broadcast)

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 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.