I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 11-12

I hope you’re hungry, Carson City. Hungry and adventurous. The annual Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair hits Glen Eagles this weekend, and there will be plenty to sample. If you need something cold to drink, head to 7-ELEVEN for a free small slushee from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. in celebration of Seven Eleven Day. The Farmers Market is always a good bet on Saturday mornings for sampling all the yummy stuff that grows nearby.

SATURDAY:

• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Young Eagle Flights (Weather Permitting; open to ages 8-17; registration 8am at the Airport Terminal Building, orientation 8:30am; free) Coffee and Donuts (8am-12pm, all welcome) at 2500 E. College Pkwy
• Garage Sale to benefit CASI (Carson Animal Shelter Initiative) at 611 Marsh Road, located at the end of East Fifth St. (8am-?)
• Weekly Auction at Good Time Auctions: 3579 E Hwy 50, Suite 211 (Preview 8am-3pm; Live Auction 3pm)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Discounted passes for the Nevada State Fair Carnival for sale at the Carson Visitor Bureau: 716 N. Carson St. ($20 for an all-day ride pass; available until July 29; $30 at the fair)
• Third and Curry Farmers Market; Live Music with Hick’ry Switch (8:30am to 1pm)
• Empty Bowls Bowl Making at the Third and Curry Farmers Market by the Bounce House (8:30am until supplies run out or 1pm)
• Carson City Historical Society Yard Sale and Teapot Exhibit at the Forman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St (9am-4pm; free admission)

Bit by the shopping bug? Head over to the Forman-Roberts House for their Yard Sale/Flea Market; while you’re there, check out their exhibit of teapots. Good Time Auctions has moved their weekly live auction to Saturday. It starts at 3 p.m. but you can get a sneak peek of their wares starting at 8 a.m. A garage sale benefiting the Carson Animal Shelter Initiative is at the end of East Fifth Street on Marsh Street starting at 8 a.m. Happy hunting!

• Northern Nevada Pond Club Annual Self-Guided Pond Tour (Carson City 9am-1pm, Douglas Co. 12pm-4pm; $10, $15 per couple; Tickets and maps available at Greenhouse Garden Center or Bridger Mountain in Carson Mall)
• Seniors Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe off College Pkwy (9am-3pm; 55 and older)
• Cowboy Fast Draw State and Territorial Championships at the Dake House in Genoa (9am-?; free)
• Muscle Powered Bike Ride: meet by the Muscle Powered bike rack in front of the Community Pool at 841 N. Roop St. (9:40am-11:40am; must wear helmets and closed toed shoes; riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Family Fun Saturday: Project Archaeology –Investigating Shelter at the Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm; Museum admission $8, under 18 free; recommended for ages 10 and up)
• No Cost Adult Cat Adoptions at the Nevada Humane Society: 3770 Butti Way (10am-6:30pm)
• Lego Club at the Carson City Library (10am-12pm; sign up at Youth Desk, limited space)
• 1926 Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am and Depart Virginia City Depot at 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
• Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room of Comma Coffee (10am)
• 7-ELEVEN Day: Free small slurpee at any 7-Eleven (11am-7pm)
• Regional Chili Cook Off and Craft Fair to benefit Honor Flight Nevada at Glen Eagles Restaurant (11am-5pm)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Carson City Relay For Life at Mills Park (Opening Ceremony at 12pm with Mayor Bob Crowell and music by the Whiskey Heroes; Luminary Ceremony with singer Molly Seals at 9pm; Entertainment by Dan Kimm at 9:30pm; Relay runs until midnight)

There are some great family friendly options in Carson City this weekend. First thing in the morning, head to the Carson City Airport for Young Eagle airplane rides, courtesy of Sierra Chapter 403 of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Rides on the Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum are fun, too. Head to the Carson City Library for their monthly Lego Club, but be warned, space is limited. It’s Family Fun Day at the Nevada State Museum: kids 10 and older can explore archaeological methods and gain an appreciation for our local Native American tribes.

• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Pairing Luncheon at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (12pm-1:30pm; $20; RSVP 775-473-1790)
• High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Intro class on Dutch ovens with hands-on experience at Washoe Lake State Park in the Main Group Area (4:30pm-8:30pm; ; $7 per vehicle admission, $5 with Nevada ID; RSVP by calling (775) 687-4319 (ask for Kim or Jenny) or email washoelake@hdiss.net)
• Planeta Winery Winemaker's Dinner in the Barrel Room at the Carson Nugget (6pm; $79 person, $69 for Java Vino members; $59 for Barrel Room Members; RSVP: email events@ccnugget.com call 775-882-1626 ext. 284 or online at www.ccnugget.com)
• Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Proscenium Players Present ‘Murder in an English Manor’ in the Maize Harris Jesse Black Box Theater in the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; $15 at the door)
• Senior Follies Production ‘FLASHBACKS!’ to benefit Senior Meal Programs at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $10)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (doors 7pm; 7:30pm start)
• Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Live Music with the Long Haul in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with Sondre Hoymer- Classical Guitarist in the Brewery Arts Center Outdoor Plaza (8pm; free)

Ready for some fun? Head down to Living the Good Life for their Bahamas and Bikini Party with DJ Bobby G. Carson Cigar Company downtown will have live music with Deep Fried Mojo, a jammin’ Blues Funk Rockabilly band from South Lake Tahoe. The Zen Den inside A to Zen Thrift is hosting The Long Haul with a wide mix of rock jams. The Brewery Arts Center wants to show off its new plaza with an outdoor concert featuring classical guitarist, Sondre Hoymer.

• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• Carson City Relay For Life Luminary Ceremony featuring Carson City singer Molly Seals at Mills Park (9pm)
• Music Saturdays: Deep Fryed Mojo at Carson Cigar Co. (9pm-12am)
• Bahamas and Bikini Theme Night with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• Late Night Karaoke at Remedy’s (10pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

Grab your friends and family and head out to Genoa for the last day of the Cowboy Fast Shoot Competition right by the Dake House. Stick around for a concert in the park featuring Dougie L. and the Lost Reverends, but you’ll want to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Chili and Salsa are still at Glen Eagles, so you have a second chance to pick a favorite. It’s your last chance to catch Senior Follies at the Community Center, and the Proscenium Players have a matinee of ‘Murder in an English Manor’ this afternoon, as well.

SUNDAY:

• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Discounted passes for the Nevada State Fair Carnival for sale at the Carson Visitor Bureau: 716 N. Carson St. ($20 for an all-day ride pass; available until July 29; $30 at the fair)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am; $10)
• Cowboy Fast Draw State and Territorial Championships at the Dake House in Genoa (9am-?; free)
• 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)
• 1926 Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• No Cost Adult Cat Adoptions at the Nevada Humane Society: 3770 Butti Way (11am-6:30pm)
• Regional Chili Cook Off and Craft Fair to benefit Honor Flight Nevada at Glen Eagles Restaurant (11am-5pm)
• Cooking Demonstration: Smoothies with Amanda Long of Chive Cooking at Greenhouse Garden Center (11am; $5; Call 882-8600 to RSVP)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm)

"Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe. Very important." –The Karate Kid plays tonight at Galaxy Theaters.

• Final Performance: Senior Follies Production ‘FLASHBACKS!’ to benefit Senior Meal Programs at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $10)
• Proscenium Players Present ‘Murder in an English Manor’ in the Maize Harris Jesse Black Box Theater in the Brewery Arts Center (2pm; $15 at the door)
• Pool Tournament at Tommy’s Neighborhood Bar (2pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
• Concerts on the Green: Dougie L and the Lost Reverends at Genoa Park in Genoa (5pm-7pm; free; bring picnic and chairs/blanket)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Summer MusicFest 10th Anniversary Celebration with TOCCATA: Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church: 3680 Highway 395 (7pm: General admission $30 adults, $25 seniors, students with ID under 24 years of age are $5, under 18 free, Preferred seating $40 and $15 for youth/students)
• The Karate Kid at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $7 or $15 for two admissions and a large popcorn)

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. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.