Train rides, live music, fundraisers and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area

Heading into the weekend there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.

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Here is a rundown of activities over the next three days:

Friday, July 17
— Bookend summer with great reads, activities during 2020 Carson City Library Learning Challenge (all day). From June 13 to July 31, Summer Learning Challenge participants complete a certain number of virtual programs, activities and reading, depending on their age. Prizes are earned for registration and completion, and participants track all their reading time in a simple app. Everyone who registers will be eligible to receive a special take-home kit, with fun activities to log with their reading.

— Carson City's Catmandu to hold benefit yard sale this Friday and Saturday. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1829 Brown St. In an effort to raise much-needed funds for the kitties, Catmandu is having a benefit yard sale this Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18. It will be held at Catmandu, 1829 Brown Street in Carson City. Hours of the sale are 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

— Summer Art Workshop at Carson Valley Art Center. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1539 Hwy 395 Suite 2 in Gardnerville. Students will learn the fundamentals of hand building clay and introduced to the pottery wheel. All materials included for $195 per student with a 10% sibling or cash discount. Students will need to bring a lunch or snack.

— Nevada Artists Association Spirit of America Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. The Spirit of America proves to be alive and well in this judged show. Entries are from Nevada Artists Association NAA member and non-member artists from Northern Nevada and are divided into judged categories including oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, dry media, 3D art, photography, digital art and mixed media. Everyone is invited to the awards presentation and reception.

— FUNdraiser for advocates to end domestic violence at Classy Seconds. 2 to 4 p.m. at 3590 Gordon St. We are big supporters of AEDV's cause, and we participated in their biggest fundraiser, Taste of Downtown, last year. We want to continue to do our part to support this nonprofit's purpose to support, serve, shelter, and empower survivors.

— Dancing Class at Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio. 3 p.m. at 315 N. Carson St. Join us for some dancing! No partner needed. Learn dance steps to all Ballroom and Latin dances. A Mix of mini dance routines and line dances. Improve turns and balance. Good for anyone who is wanting to learn to dance.

— Beers in the Brewery at The Union Carson. 4 to 5 p.m. 302 N. Carson St. Join us in the brewery every Friday for a free beer tasting! Come and stop by the brewery to taste a couple of our house beers and have a few small bites while we teach you what makes each of our featured beers unique and delicious!

— Virtual Open Mic Night at A to Zen Gift Shop. 6 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. In light of COVID-19, A to Zen Gift Shop in Carson City is hosting a virtual open mic night every Friday at 6 p.m. Interested participants can record their performance and send the video with the link above.

— Nevada Humanities hosts 'Valley of the Sun' virtual conversation. 6 to 7 p.m. Nevada Humanities presents A Virtual Salon: Valley of the Sun — the next installment of its bimonthly Salon series — online at facebook.com/nevadahumanities on Friday, July 17, 2020, 6 to 7 p.m.

— Alias Smith Band at Living the Good Life. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. You all were so good to us while playing acoustic, we decided to add the drummer and give you a new show. As always, Social Distancing and please wear a mask in the building.

— Friday Night Karaoke at the Whiskey Tavern. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 3481 Hwy 50 E. in Carson City. Come hang out with the Whiskey Tavern and J and M Productions as we sing the night away every Friday! Must be at least 21 years old.

Saturday, July 18
— Carson City Sheriff's Office Cadets to host car wash fundraiser. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Home Depot, 3185 Market St. Carson City Sheriff's Office Cadets will be hosting a fundraiser car wash Saturday, July 18 at the North Carson Home Depot. Come show your support of the cadets and get you car washed while you shop.

— Carson City's Catmandu to hold benefit yard sale this Friday and Saturday. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1829 Brown St. In an effort to raise much-needed funds for the kitties, Catmandu is having a benefit yard sale this Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18. It will be held at Catmandu, 1829 Brown Street in Carson City. Hours of the sale are 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

— Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 701 Clear Creek Rd. in Carson City. Come on down to market at Fuji Park in Carson City and find some great treasures, lots of vendors to choose from. There is jewelry, arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles and so much more.

— Carson City Farmer's Market. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of 3rd and Curry St. The Carson City Farmer’s Market has returned every Saturday with fresh fruits, vegetables and much more!

— Motorcar Excursion at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2180 S. Carson St. The West Coast Railroaders Group comes to Carson City on Saturday! Visit the museum to watch the motorcars operate and learn more about these machines.

— Grand Opening at Circle S Western Market. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1506 US Hwy 395 in Gardnerville. Circle S Western Market would like to invite the community to come celebrate our grand opening with us! We will have a live band, bar service, prizes and new inventory. All ages are welcome! Please respect everyone’s personal space and wear a mask when indoors.

— Virginia Truckee Railroad offers weekend train rides from Virginia City to Gold Hill. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 166 F Street in Virginia City. Looking for something fun and safe to do this summer? Take your family and friends on a trip back in time aboard The Virginia Truckee Railroad. This 35-minute ride runs seven times each day, beginning at 10:30am. The last rain leaves at 4 p.m. Fares are $14 for adults and $7 for children ages 5-12. Kids aged four and under ride free. Tickets are available at the depot, or online at virginiatruckee.com.

— 2020 Fall Registration Opens for AYSO Youth Soccer. 11 a.m. at Yogurt Beach, 3228 N. Carson St. Registration for the upcoming fall season is open for kids ages 3-18. Early bird registration ends July 15 and can be made online or in-person at Yogurt Beach, located at 3228 N. Carson St. in Carson City. In-person registration will be held Wednesday, July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

— Artist Reception for Laurie Agnew. 11 a.m. at Artsy Fartsy Gallery, 405 N. Nevada St. Please join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery in Carson City for an artist reception for local artist Laurie Agnew. The reception will be held in the front yard, weather permitting and masks are required to attend.

— Nevada Artists Association Spirit of America Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. The Spirit of America proves to be alive and well in this judged show. Entries are from Nevada Artists Association NAA member and non-member artists from Northern Nevada and are divided into judged categories including oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, dry media, 3D art, photography, digital art and mixed media. Everyone is invited to the awards presentation and reception.

— Virtual Off The Shelf Event. 4 p.m. hosted by the Carson City Library. Are you a book lover looking to make new friends? For the month of July we will be reading Nomadland by Jessica Bruder. Nevada Reads has provided multiple ebook copies, but we also have hard copies available, at the library as well.

— Spaghetti Fundraiser at Bella Vita Bistro. 4 p.m. at 1304 S. Stewart St. We are doing a big spaghetti feed on Saturday July 18 at 4pm to raise awareness and funds for the JDRf Foundation! Please come out and support this amazing foundation!

— BAC's Flatbed Concert Series Continues with Carolyn Dolan and Big Red. 6 to 9 p.m. at 449 W. King St. The BAC’s Flatbed Concert Series will perform a live show on a Flatbed truck en route through Carson City on Saturday! Make sure to join.

— Lacy J Dalton at Ruby's Amphitheater in Virginia City. 6 to 11 p.m. at the Red Dog Saloon, 76 North C Street. Join Lacy J. Dalton and Dale “Guitar” Poune in Ruby’s Amphitheater at the world-famous Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City. Afterward, stay and see our friends from Edge of the West close out the night in the bar!

— San Marcos Saturdays. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 260 E. Winnie Ln. Saturday nights are heating up at San Marcos Grill. Special guests playing the best of cumbia, merengue, banda, reggaeton, club mix , hip-hop, bachata and more!

Sunday, July 19
— Bookend summer with great reads, activities during 2020 Carson City Library Learning Challenge (all day). From June 13 to July 31, Summer Learning Challenge participants complete a certain number of virtual programs, activities and reading, depending on their age. Prizes are earned for registration and completion, and participants track all their reading time in a simple app. Everyone who registers will be eligible to receive a special take-home kit, with fun activities to log with their reading.

— All Sports World Series at Governor's Field. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 500 E. Evalyn Dr. in Carson City. Come root on our team as we enter the World Series 4 day event more info to come.

— Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 701 Clear Creek Rd. in Carson City. Come on down to market at Fuji Park in Carson City and find some great treasures, lots of vendors to choose from. There is jewelry, arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles and so much more.

— Motorcar Excursion at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2180 S. Carson St. The West Coast Railroaders Group comes to Carson City on Saturday! Visit the museum to watch the motorcars operate and learn more about these machines.

— Imagination Children's Art Event in Virginia City. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Art Center, 55 North R Street. Create a feast of your own without turning on the oven! St. Mary’s Art Center monthly Imaginations Children’s class is molding dinner out of clay. Pay is required.

— Virginia Truckee Railroad offers weekend train rides from Virginia City to Gold Hill. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 166 F Street in Virginia City. Looking for something fun and safe to do this summer? Take your family and friends on a trip back in time aboard The Virginia Truckee Railroad. This 35-minute ride runs seven times each day, beginning at 10:30am. The last rain leaves at 4 p.m. Fares are $14 for adults and $7 for children ages 5-12. Kids aged four and under ride free. Tickets are available at the depot, or online at virginiatruckee.com.

— Mystery Bingo at Pioneer Crossing Casino. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 4 Pine Cone Rd. in Dayton. Mystery Bingo Games can be horizontal, vertical, four corners, "X", or a picture frame! Win a share of $270 games played!

— Nevada Artists Association Spirit of America Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. The Spirit of America proves to be alive and well in this judged show. Entries are from Nevada Artists Association NAA member and non-member artists from Northern Nevada and are divided into judged categories including oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, dry media, 3D art, photography, digital art and mixed media. Everyone is invited to the awards presentation and reception.

— Sunday Maker "Morning" at The Nest. 12 to 4 p.m. at 3189 Hwy 50 East in Carson City. Come make things with us! Bring supplies or use some of ours, use the creative momentum of others to fuel your own inspiration! Perfect for Artists, Developers, Modeling enthusiasts, and so many more.