Sunday, July 24: What's happening around Carson City

Sunday is the last chance for celebrity sightings at Edgewood Golf Resort in at south shore Lake Tahoe as the American Century Celebrity Championship tournament comes to a close. Learn about the legacy of Douglas County’s Dangberg family from the rancher’s grandson, author Steve Archard. Locals enjoy a special price on the Virginia and Truckee steam train, or the McKeen Motor car at the Nevada Railroad Museum.

SUNDAY:

• American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament at Edgewood, South Lake Tahoe (gate open 7am-2pm, play begins 8am; $30)
• 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)
• Sunday Morning Authors: Steve “Dink” Achard ‘Lost Legacy of Carson Valley: The Rise and Fall of the H.F. Dangberg Ranching Empire’ at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets)
• McKeen Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm, trains depart every half hour; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• 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; Locals Get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Sunday Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALSUNDAY at www.vtrailway.com )

Create something beautiful at one of Carson City’s paint and sip venues. It’s family day at Van Gogh and Vino, so all ages are welcome. For a fun time with some friends, Mona Lisa and Wine has a beautiful hummingbird on the docket for today.

• Anniversary Reception and Annual Miniature Show at the East Fork Gallery: 1503 Hwy 395 Ste K, Gardnerville (11am-4pm)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, games 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy-in, Extra packs $5; All Specials are $1 each, Cash ball $1 per pack; must be 21+)
• Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee)
• 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 Day: All Ages Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1pm-3:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35 Includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)
• 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)

Beat the summer heat in a nice, cool movie theater. The 1968 classic, Planet of the Apes, is on the big screen at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to catch it on Wednesday, as well, if you need the day to recover from the Taste of Downtown.

• Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (2pm; $15)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Big Screen Classics: Planet of the Apes at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Eliza Rickman at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• Live Music with Jonny Smokes the One Man Band at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Big Screen Classics: Planet of the Apes at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 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.

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. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.