Sunday, July 9: Events and happenings around Carson City and beyond

The summer sun offers so many wonderful options: an early morning bike ride, a trip to Virginia City on the historic V and T railroad, or maybe a picnic and some live music in a park. All these and more are available today. Beat the heat with a trip to the movie theater – The Sandlot will take you back in time. The Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair continues at Glen Eagles. The Corvettes have taken over at Michael Hohl. Over 50 members of the Reno Corvette Club are competing for bragging rights and a trophy. Keep reading for even more summer fun.

SUNDAY:

• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• --- Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; 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)
• -- Douglas County Junior Rodeo at the Douglas County Fairgrounds: 920 Dump Road, Gardnerville (Grand Entry 8am; free admission)
• -- Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash only; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• -- Seventh Annual Reno Corvette Club Show and Shine at Michael Hohl Motor Company: 3700 S. Carson St. (9am-12pm; More than 50 Corvettes will be on display competing for Best in Class and Best of Show trophies)
• -- Carson City BMX Gold Cup Qualifier at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (main gate open by 8:30am, sign-ups 9am-10:30am, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; $35 – Triple points; Multi-points or special races no track bucks given or received)
• -- Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; train rides $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE)
• -- Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Ferris Speaker Series: ‘The Second Nevada Discovery Ride’ with equestrienne and rider Samantha Szeciorka at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets; an entertaining and educational look at the challenges of the trail and the hidden beauty of Nevada)
• -- Annual Nevada Capital Regional Competition Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair at Glen Eagles Restaurant (11am-5pm; tasting kits $3; benefit for Honor Flight Nevada)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-5pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
• -- Independence Day Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly (doors 11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; lunch available; must be 21+; fundraiser for Meals on Wheels; Cake and Coffee provided. We will have a Potluck that day. Everyone who wants can bring a favorite dish to share.)
• -- Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee, one for one)
• -- Family Golf Clinic at Eagle Valley Golf Course (1pm-2:30pm)
• -- 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)
• -- Big Screen Classics: The Sandlot at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Youth Bake Off Fundraiser at the CenterPoint Church: 100 Breakwater Dr., Dayton (2pm-3:30pm; $5 for tasting ticket)
• -- Concerts on the Green: Quake City Jug Band at Genoa Park in Genoa (5pm-7pm; free concert; bring picnic and chairs/blanket)
• -- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• -- Live Music with Paul Coverelli in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Big Screen Classics: The Sandlot 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
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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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